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The historic Heenan/Sayers boxing match...



Item # 716544

April 30, 1860

NEW YORK TIMES, April 30, 1860  Six of 7 back page columns are taken up with one of the more historic boxing matches of the 19th century.
The top of the first column has heads: "The Great Fight" "Full Particulars" "Thirty-Seven Rounds Fought" "The Event Declared to be a Drawn Battle" "Disgraceful Riot on the Grounds" and more. AT the end of the reporting is: "A Battle Hymn - In Honor of Sir John Heenan".
Eight pages, minimal margin wear to inside leaves only, generally very nice, clean condition.

Item from our most recent catalog - #356, released for July, 2025

(Added to Catalog #356 after the hardcopy was released - only available on-line.)

Category: Pre-Civil War