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HISTORY: This is an original, circa 1880's poster put out by the New York Illustrated News entitled, THE GREATEST FIGHTING CHAMPIONS THAT HAVE EVER SEEN THE LIGHT OF DAY. Depicts more than 40 of the greats of the era including: Tom Sayers, Paddy Ryan, Billy Poole, John C. Heenan, Jem Mace, John Morrisey among many others.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, circa early 1890's poster put out by the New York Illustrated News entitled, THE GREATEST FIGHTING CHAMPIONS THAT HAVE EVER SEEN THE LIGHT OF DAY. Depicts more than 40 of the greats of the era including: Tom Sayers, Paddy Ryan, Billy Poole, John C. Heenan, Jem Mace, John Morrisey among many others. This is a paper poster. Bold, clear images. Some border creases and edge wear. Minor border soiling not affecting the core of the poster. 17" x 22." Exceptionally rare, the first we have seen or offered.
