LEADING CHAMPIONS & FISTIC LIGHTS OF THE PRIZE RING POSTER (EARLY 1890'S-BY N.Y. ILLUSTRATED NEWS)

HISTORY: This is an original, circa early 1890's poster put out by the New York Illustrated News entitled, The Leading Champions And Fistic Lights Of The Prize Ring Of To-Day. Depicts more than 40 of the greats of the era including: John L. Sullivan, Robert Fitzsimmons, George Dixon, James J. Corbett, Jake Kilrain and Tommy Ryan among many others.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, circa early 1890's poster put out by the New York Illustrated News entitled, The Leading Champions And Fistic Lights Of The Prize Ring Of To-Day. Depicts more than 40 of the greats of the era including: John L. Sullivan, Robert Fitzsimmons, George Dixon, James J. Corbett, Jake Kilrain and Tommy Ryan 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.