MCCLELLAN, WILLIAM ORIGINAL ANTIQUE PHOTO

William McClellan was a professional boxer born in New York in 1848. His career spanned from 1876 to 1891. During his career he defeated Mike Donovan and also fought Billy Edwards. He later became a boxing instructor at Wood's Gym in New York. McClellan passed away in 1905. Offered here is a rare, first generation photograph of William McClellan take at the height of his career in the early 1880's.
This is an original, first generation, mounted photograph. Stamped on the reverse by Artistic Photography of New York. Bold, clear image. Two small spots outside the fighter's image. Not creased or torn. Clean front and back. 4" x 6."