WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 12, 1860  

* John Heenan vs. Tom Sayers
* "Fight of the Century" (Boxing)

This issue has great coverage of this historic boxing match for the championship between John Heenan and Tom Sayers, which lasted nearly 2 1/2 hours and ended in a draw.
Included is a full-figure, front page print of John Heenan, plus a front page article as well has several articles within.
Sixteen pages, wear at the margins, some foxing.

background: This 16-page time capsule is the definitive record of the moment boxing became a global phenomenon, capturing the visceral electricity of the "Fight of the Century." Featuring a towering, full-figure front-page engraving of John Heenan, this May 12, 1860, edition of Wilkes’ Spirit of the Times immortalizes the brutal, 42-round odyssey between the "Benicia Boy" and Tom Sayers—a match so savage it ended in a ring-side riot and a controversial draw. As the premier sporting journal of the Victorian era, Wilkes provides an unparalleled narrative depth, transporting you to the blood-soaked turf of Farnborough just months before the American Civil War began. For the serious collector, this isn't just a newspaper; it is a museum-grade artifact representing the first true World Championship, a rare survivor of 19th-century "Heenan Fever," and a stunning centerpiece for any collection of American history or pugilistic lore.