A 'boxing match' between women of fashion...
Item # 716319
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THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Aug. 27, 1796 Page 2 has a curious article headed: "Amorous Fracas!" beginning: "The boxing match which lately happened between two elderly maiden ladies of fashion in the vicinity of Merrion Square..." with the details.
Four pages, very nice, clean condition.
Four pages, very nice, clean condition.
Item from last month's catalog - #367 - released for June, 2026
Categories: The 1600's and 1700's, American
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$38
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.
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