Lengthy article on cockfighting in 1872...

Item # 700088

December 29, 1872

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.