Famous Fights magazine

Tom King [Conqueror of Jem Mace and Heenan]

1880-90

Woodcut illustration, titled below the image with fighter’s details, ‘Tom King, The Conqueror of Jem Mace and Heenan ’ and above ‘Presented Gratis with No.16 of Famous Fights in the Prize Ring’. Original sheet backed with tissue to strengthen.

320 by 230mm (12½ by 9 inches).

He retired from the ring in 1863, as the Heavyweight Champion of England.

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