New York: J.H. Tingley, 1861. Five postal covers, each oblong 3-1/4" x 5-7/8." The recto of each is an engraving of a Round of the boxing match. Near Fine. From the U VA description: "Five envelopes in the Champion Prize Envelope set depict a boxing match between Lincoln and Davis..... More
New York: Reprinted for Kirk and Mercein....William A. Mercein, Printer, 1819. 12mo. Bound in original paper-covered boards [spine chipped and worn]. 120pp, with the half title. Foxed lightly, untrimmed. Good+. This first American edition is evidently the earliest book printed in America with substantial boxing content. It first issued from..... More
London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, 1819. 12mo. Disbound, with the half title. xxxi, [1 blank], 88pp. Good+. The first edition also issued from London in 1819. Its first American printing, also 1819, is the earliest book printed in America with substantial boxing content. Moore, a prolific Irish author..... More