PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 13, 1856  A sporting-themed masthead engraving in this: "Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage" as noted in the masthead.
Inside has a quite early report on: "Base Ball" which begins: "This fine American game seems to be progressing in all parts of the United States with new spirit...Matches are being made all around us, and games are being played on every available green plot within a ten mile circuit..." with more. What follows are details of several games including: "Gotham and Knickerbocker Clubs".
Sixteen pages, 11 by 16 inches, minor roughness to the left spine, nice condition.