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Item # 675190
November 22, 1856
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Nov. 22, 1856
* Very early pre-Civil War baseball
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 report headed: "Base Ball" which is quite early for this sport. Additionally, a subhead reads: "Base Ball on Thanksgiving Day" and includes various details pertaining to the rules of baseball games which occur on Thanksgiving Day.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 16 inches, good condition.
This issue also has other sporting reports including boxing (Fistiana), Equestrianism, cricket, chess, & horseracing. Complete in 16 pages, an ornate sports-themed masthead can also be found on the front page.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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