Marcel CERDAN original 1949 book + bronze boxing plaque Start Price USD 100.00 Current Price USD 100.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, October 15, 2008 End Time Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Location NICE, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur See more about 'Marcel CERDAN original 1949 book + bronze boxing plaque' Description Rare vintage bronze boxing plaque depicting famous French boxer Marcel CERDAN + original 1949 French book on his life and fights !!!Boxing plaque is in very good condition !!!4.3 x 2.1 inches (11,5 x 5,5 cm.), heavy (approx. 170 g.)This plaque is a French Boxing Federation (F.F.B.) award from the early 50's. It is hand-engraved on back (see photo). Marcel CERDAN is depicted in his traditional boxing pose.Marcel CERDAN, aka. The Casablanca Clouter, is the most famous French boxer ever. He won the middleweight boxing world title by knocking out Tony ZALE in 1948. He is also known for his love affair with worldwide famous French singer Edith PIAF. He died in 1949 on a plane crash while flying back to the U.S.A. for his rematch against Jake LaMOTTA.Also included in this auction, the Marcel CERDAN's original 1949 French autobiographyGood vintage condition, facsimile signature, 155 pagesItems shipped from France, settlement by Paypal from confirmed addresses only.Please also have a look at my other boxing auctions including Georges CARPENTIER, Jack DEMPSEY, Primo CARNERA...Please allow time for photos to download, it's worth it Place a Bid!