John L. Sullivan New York Illustrated Times Currier And Ives Lithograph, 1890

Dated 1890, reads "John L. Sullivan, Champion Pugilist of the World. Born at Boston Mass 1858. Height 5ft 10 1/2 ins. Weight 196 lbs. Beat Donaldson with hard gloves at Cincinnati O. Dec 28th 1880 Purse $500. Beat Flood 'on the Hudson' may 16h 1881. Purse $1000. Beat Ryan at Mississippi City, Miss. Fed 7th 1882, $2500 a side. 'Knocked out' Elliot in 3 rounds - glove fight - New York, July 4th 1882", accompanied by a signed photograph of Marvin Hart; two pieces total

Very Good Condition, Minor Age Wear
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