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PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 16, 1857  A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Under: "Out-Door Sports" are various reports including: "Base Ball" with two news items. Other sports reports as well.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.

PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 24, 1857  A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". This is a volume one issue.
Reports are headed: "The Turf" "Draught Of The Seine" "Our Chess Department" "Out Door Sports" "Fistiana" (boxing) and more.
Sixteen pages, 11 y 16 inches, good condition.

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Dec. 5, 1857  

* Pre-Civil War sporting - hunting publication

"A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage" which features an engraving of a horse racing scene in the masthead.
Although this eclectic title covers all the fields noted in the masthead, horse racing seems to be the greater focus.
Sixteen pages, 12 by 18 inches, very nice condition.

background: The Spirit of the Times was a New York weekly newspaper…

PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 20, 1858  An early sporting journal with a variety of sports-related reports, but also literature and stage-related content. Front page has letter II of: "A Winter In Southern Florida". Inside includes: "'Game' in Georgia" "Should a Tax be Placed Upon Dogs" "The Camel Expedition" which was in the western United States; plus much more.
Sporting-themed masthead, 16 pages, minor foxing, nice condition.

BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, & SPORTING CHRONICLE, London, 1828  An interesting four page newspaper with a wide range of content, including news of the day and various sporting events. Several illustrations within.
Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.
Measures 16 by 24 inches, wear at edges, light browning or soiling.

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, April 25, 1857  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
The bottom of page 6 has a small report headed: "Base Ball" noting in part: "A meeting of the Atlantic Base Ball Club of the city of Brooklyn was held...the following officers were unanimously elected for the ensuing year..." with the list. A bit more also, including: "Resolved--that the regular days for play shall be on Monday and…

PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 6, 1858  Early sporting journal described in the masthead as: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". Has 16 pgs., occasional foxing.

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, 1857  

* Pre-Civil War sporting publication

"A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage" which features an engraving of a horse racing scene in the masthead.
Although this eclectic title covers all the fields noted in the masthead, horse racing seems to be the greater focus.
Sixteen pages, 12 by 18 inches, very nice condition. 
Although a date is shown, actual dates/issues will vary but will be dated in 1857.

NEW YORK SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Dec. 31, 1836

* Rare & early sporting publication
* Editor William T. Porter

 This is an early issue of the famous sporting newspaper by William Porter, later to be known as "Porter's Spirit of the Times".

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 11, 1882  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 
The front page is entirely taken up with a montage pf prints showing the enjoyment of winter sports, including ice-sailing, tobogganing, curling, sleigh-riding, snowball fighting, and ice skating.
A very displayable issue.
Complete in 28 pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very nice condition.

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, 1847  A group of 3 issues from March 13, July 10, & Sept. 4, 1847, each filled with various sporting and entertainment reports plus some news of the day. A nice, sporting-themed masthead (see). Each back page has an illustrated chess article.
Each complete in 12 pages, nice condition.

Chess Player's Chronicle...

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, newspaper from New York City, dated in 1847. There is much reporting on sports of the day, as this newspaper is subtitled: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." An interesting feature is the back page which contains a column titled "Chess Player's Chronicle" which illustrates a particular chess situation, plus other specifics as well (see photos). You get the complete 12 page issue, scattered browning throughout; generally nice…

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 27, 1858 The front page of the issue contains a large illustration "The East Gate - Canton". Within the issue is: "The New Ministry"; "Expedition to the Andaman Islands"; "Cultivation of Arrow-Root at D'Urban, Port Natal"; "Frontier Life in America" and "Sporting Scenes in America". Other illustrations, articles and advertisements are within the issue.

This is complete in 24 pages. A double page is loose from the issue and has irregular edges,…

THE NEW YORK CLIPPER, New York, May 14 1859  This was an: "American Sporting & Theatrical Journal" with content as would be suspected. Some reports are headed: "Who Won the Other Game" "Aquatics" "Billiards" "Cricket" with much reporting on this; "The Turf" Canine" and "Ball Play", which has reports on two baseball games.
Eight pages, some damp staining & foxing, older tape repairs mostly near the spine.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Mar. 3, 1877 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon. Fullpg: 'Sunday sports in Southern California'. Another full pg. Nast cartoon.

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 12, 1856  Described in the masthead as "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this issue also has "The Carrier's Address To The Patrons Of The New York "Spirit Of The Times." A few traces of foxing, otherwise in nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 22, 1879  Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Eve After Adam's Death." Inside are two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Late General Hooker" and "The Late Senator Chandler." 1/2 pg. portrait of "Jacob Abbott." Full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Now Then, Butt Away." Full pg. Nast illus. entitled "The Rough is Ready." Full pg. illus. of "Lost in the Fog on the Banks of Newfoundland." Full pg. illus. of "Trophies of the Chase - A Sporting Tour in China."
Other news and…

PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, March 28, 1857.

* Chess

As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume 1 issue of a very early sporting publication. Near the back of the issue is a column entitled:  "Our Chess Department", which includes a chess "problem of the week" in addition to the solution to the problem from the week prior.

This issue also has other sporting reports including boxing (Fistiana), Equestrianism,…

PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, April 11, 1857  As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume II issue of a very early sporting publication. An article "Base Ball" has the announcement of the elected officers for the Excelsior Base Ball Club of Brooklyn. Another page features an article on "Elephant Hunting in Africa" which was presented by Dr. Livingston. The original of Cockfighting is also included in this issue.

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PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, April 4, 1857.

* Chess

As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume II issue of a very early sporting publication. Near the back of the issue is a column entitled:  "Our Chess Department", which includes a chess "problem of the week" in addition to the solution to the problem from the week prior.

This issue also has other sporting reports including boxing (Fistiana), Equestrianism,…

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 14, 1860  

* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers
* First World boxing championship match

It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
Inside has most a page taken up with: "Life And Battles Of Tom Sayers--Seventh Fight of Tom Sayers" which is followed by: "Eighth Fight of Tom Sayers".
Additionally, there is much on the coming match with: "The Championship" "Arrival of Heenan's…

PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 13, 1858 

* Pre Civil War sport's periodical

Subtitled: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." with the masthead featuring a decorative sporting theme (see). Among the articles included are; "A Winter In southern Florida" "Wild Sports In India" "Hunters and Game in South-Western Virginia" "Aquatics" "Naval Intelligence" "The Infamies of the 'Mediums' " "The English Turf" "Charleston Jockey Club Races" and more.

PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, March 14, 1857  Various literary content but there is also sporting reports near the back, including: "Trotting at Fairs" "Fistiana" which is boxing; "Our Chess Department" "Out-Door Sports" including cricket and a "ball match". I believe the latter to be baseball, and reports: "A great match at 'corner ball' came off...After a spirited contest...victory perched o the banner of Lampeter...We are glad to notice the introduction of this healthy pastime &…

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 17, 1859  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
Inside has considerable text under: "BASE BALL" "Atlantic vs. Eckford" with the box score as well. Also reports and box scores for 3 other baseball games. Cricket reports as well.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, a sporting-themed engraving in the masthead, very nice condition.

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 8, 1858  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
Page 6 has: "Base Ball" which includes in part: "The Vigilant Base Ball Club of Brooklyn was organized on the first of April by the election of the following officers...The Club has not yet selected the ground on which to play. At a meeting of the Lone Star Base Ball Club...the following gentlemen were elected officers...Play days, Wednesday and…

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, A consecutive pair of issues for Feb. 18 and 25, 1860  

* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers
* First World boxing championship match

It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
With the world title boxing match scheduled in less than two months, the front page of each issue features prints of: "Tom Sayers--The Champion of England" and: "John C. Heenan--The Champion of America".  Their historic…

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 30, 1858  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
Page 5 has: "The Great Prize Fight" which provides a round-by-round report of the boxing match between John Morrissey and John C. Heenan.
Page 7 has a brief item: "New Base Ball Club" which begins: "A Base Ball Club has just been formed in Flushing, L.I. The officers are as follows..." with the list.
Twelve pages, 12 3/4 by 18 inches, a…

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 24, 1862.

* Boxing
* Chess

This newspaper, which was primarily a sporting newspaper, has a quite lengthy article headed: "The Ring in England" features the "Conclusion of a Fight Between Gannon and Hatton".  An additional subhead discusses a fight between Cook and Kenny.

Another article found within this issue and entitled: "Our Chess Department" includes a "problem of the week" and the answer to the previous weeks' problem.

This 16 page…

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 7, 1860  

* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers (pre-fight)
* First World boxing championship match

It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
Inside has more than a page taken up with: "Life And Battles Of Tom Sayers--Sixth Fight of Tom Sayers".
This article was in anticipation of what is considered the first world title international boxing match held on April 17, 1860 between Tom Sayers…

PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES ,Nov. 9,1856 An early sporting journal subtitled: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." Taking nearly a fullpg. inside are the lyrics and music for the "Lager Bier Song." Small tears at the top affect each leaf, otherwise good.

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 15, 1860  This was a sporting-themed newspaper, however at this point in its career this newspaper was primarily about horse racing to the exclusion of most other sports. One article is headed: "Lexington Races & Fair".
Twelve pages, nice condition.

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 8, 1859  

* English cricket team in North American tour

It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
Page 4 and 5 have considerable coverage of the historic: "Great International Cricket Matches!" involving the team from England. This was the first-ever overseas cricket tour by a British team & received much publicity at the time. Included within the reports are 3 illustrations, uncommon…

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 10, 1857  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
Almost half of page 7 is taken up with: "Cricketer's Chronicle" which reports on four cricket matches, with the "box score" for each. Considerable coverage on this sport from before the Civil War.
Twelve pages, 12 1/4 by 17 3/4 inches, a sporting-themed engraving in the masthead, great condition.

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 22, 1859  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
All of pages 1 and 2 have columns black-bordered for the recent death of: "David C. Broderick", a politician of some note at the time.
Inside has much reporting on: "Cricket" "The International Cricket Match. The All England Eleven and Twenty-Two of the United States at Philadelphia" taking most of the page.
Also much on "Base Ball" with…

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, April 4, 1857  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
One-third of page 2 is taken up with an interesting article: "California Banditti". It notes in part: "...For several years past that section of the country has been swarming with desperadoes who embraced every opportunity that offered to rob and murder. Their thieving operations were not alone confined to that locality but various…

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 10, 1858  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
The back page has a brief item: "Base Ball Club in Franklin, Mass." which notes: "The base ball players of Franklin have organized themselves into a Club, called the 'Undcas Base Ball Club', of which the following gentlemen have been chosen officers..." with the list.
Twelve pages, 12 3/4 by 18 inches, a sporting-themed engraving in the masthead,…

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Nov. 26, 1859  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
Inside has: "Fistiana - The Championship of the World--Heenan vs. Sayers".
This article was in anticipation of what is considered the first world title international boxing match held on April 17, 1860 between Tom Sayers & John Heenan, lasting 37 rounds and 2 hours 27 minutes, in a bare-knuckle match at Farnborough, England. It was called…

CHICAGO FIELD, Nov. 2, 1878  This is a sporting newspaper with a very ornate & sports-themed masthead. The front page has a print of: "The Irish Water Spaniel...".
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, June 3, 1882  

* Churchill Downs, Louisville Kentucky racing 

It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 
The front page is entirely taken up with prints of 4 horses: Checkmate, Runnymede, Brambaletta, and Punster with the caption above: "Winners At Louisville". 
A very displayable horse racing issue.
Complete in 28 pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very nice condition.

background: Witness a defining moment in American turf…

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 16, 1858  

* Pre Civil War baseball

It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
Page 6 has a brief item: "New Base Ball Club" which notes: "The Newtown (Long Island) Base Ball Club was organized Sept. 30th with the following officers..." with the details.
Twelve pages, 12 3/4 by 18 inches, a sporting-themed engraving in the masthead, great condition.

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 11, 1860  

* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers
* First World boxing championship match

It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
This issue has a great deal of reporting on the historic boxing match of the day between Tom Sayers and John Heenan, 'The Benicia Boy' including coverage of their arrival in London, an article: "The Pugilistic Championship of the World" and: "Life and Battles of…

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 4, 1860  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
Various reporting on the historic boxing match of the day between Tom Sayers and John Heenan, 'The Benicia Boy' including "The Coming Fight for the Championship - The Probabilities of Heenan Proving Victor" and more than entire page taken up with: "Life And Battles of Tom Sayers - Tenth Fight of Tom Sayers".
This was in anticipation of what…

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 28, 1860  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
Page 6 has a report: "Base Ball" "A Game of Base Ball On Skates" with the report from Rochester, New York. Included is a list of players.
Also within is most of a page taken up with: "Life And Battles of Tom Sayers - Ninth Fight of Tom Sayers" who would soon battle with John Heenan for the championship.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches,…

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 21, 1860  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
Page 2 has a nice article: "Buffalo Hunting--The Hon. Grantley F. Berkeley" which is followed by a more lengthy article: "The Hon. Grantley F. Berkeley and the Buffalo" great content on the early stalking and killing of the buffalo herds in the West.
Also within is over a full page taken up with: "Life And Battles Of Tom Sayers".
Twelve…

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 1, 1858  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
Page 6 has a brief item: "Olympic Base Ball Club of Boston" which notes: "The annual meeting of this spirited and excellent Club was held...when the following gentlemen were chosen as officers for the ensuing year..." with the list.
Twelve pages, 12 3/4 by 18 inches, a sporting-themed engraving in the masthead, great condition.

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Nov. 12, 1859  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 
Two-thirds of a page are taken up with reports headed: "Base Ball" with text and box scores for 10 games. Also a report under: "Fistiana" on: "Tom Sayers and the Benicia Boy--Forthcoming Boneset for the Championship of the Hemispheres" which would happen on April 17, 1860 in England.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, a sporting-themed…

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…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 7, 1877 Full ftpg. Nast illus: 'Foully Murdered' shows Miss Liberty in a morgue. Fullpg: 'The Manhattan Abattoir' shows 7 scenes of the meat-packing industry. halfpg: 'St. John, Brunswick' 3/4pg: 'Sporting In Manitoba' shows 4 hunting & fishing scenes.
Inside has a brief report on the noteworthy hanging of 11 "Molly Maguires" at Mauch Chunk, Pottville, and Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. While a brief report, the incident was quite historic.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 27, 1878  Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Confusedism." Inside are two full pg. illus. pertaining to "Boys in the Navy - United States Training Ship 'Minnesota'." 2/3 pg. illus. of "Head of an Otter Hound." 2/3 of a doublepage centerfold of "Bavarian Peasant Sports - Kegelbahn in the Highlands."
Doublepage centerfold by Nast of "Sooner or Later." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Church of St. Jeremiah, at Enab, Palestine." 1/4 pg. portrait of "Professor W. R. Dimmock."…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 17, 1883  Most of the front page is an illustration captioned: "Violet Compares the Valentines" which relates to a story: "Valentines To Order".
Inside is a two-thirds page illus. showing three "Winter Sports in the Engadine." Five illus. pertaining to "The Recent Floods in Germany." Full pg. illus. of "A Valentine to Phillis." Full pg. illus. of "A Snow Slide in the Rocky Mountains." Full pg. illus. of "The Liederkranz Ball. "One-third pg. illus. of "The…