Santa Claus great cover Spirit of Times 1883 Field Sports Racing rare newspaper

Spirit of the Times- A chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Aquatics, Agriculture and the Stage.- The American Gentleman's Newspaper.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, football, Bicycling, Tennis, Rowing, skating, billiards, Illustrated Newspapers).

Issued 1883, New York, by Harper & Brothers.

Scarce 19th century weekly newspaper with a little known and very scarce Santa Claus cover by artist Sanguinetti. An actual, complete newspaper issued during Reconstruction era, not a modern re-issue of it.

Filled with commentary about a wide range of athletic and competitive sports of various types. With a great 7 page section of mostly pictorial advertising at the rear of the issue.

Paper uniformly age toned with small scattered spots or stains, as typical, some pages loose, three small puncture holes down spine from having been once inserted into a metal binder. Issue was once placed within in a volume for safekeeping by an early owner and is now free-standing and complete unto itself as originally issued. Like most newspapers even today, few people save them.

Newspaper measures c. 16" H x 11" W.

This newspaper will be shipped gently rolled in a sturdy 3" wide tube to ensure it arrives safely to you! Multiple issues purchased at the same time will be shipped flat.

[B11905].