PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, January 24, 1857

* Early chess
* Sports

Described in the masthead as: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." A volume I issue (number 21). Columns inside include: "Our Chess Department" & "The Ladies' Column".

Other topics with much on various sports through out this 16 page issue that is in good condition.