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Lengthy article on cockfighting in 1872...
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Lengthy article on cockfighting in 1872...

Item # 700088 ·
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 29, 1872

* Cockfighting - illegal blood sport
* Roosters - gamecocks - cockpit
* Unusually lengthy & uncommon article

The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "THE GREAT COCK FIGHT" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up over 2 full columns. Rare to find articles on this illegal blood sport, especially this lengthy.
Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.
Category: Post-Civil War
Price
$58
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.

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