[Rarebooks] FS: 1868 Cock-Fighting Toy Brochure

[Joslin Hall Rare Books, Ephemera & Photographs]

1868 "Patent Fighting Roosters" Victorian Cock-Fighting Mechanical Toy 
Promotional Brochure-

New York; C.K. Sherwood & Co.: 1868.

"We would respectfully call your attention to our New Patent toy, called 
The Fighting roosters, of which we are the sole owners and 
manufacturers. The Patent was only obtained in April, and we are now 
enabled to offer the public a toy which amuses both old and young. We 
have submitted same for inspection to the largest Importers and Dealers 
in Toys in this and other cities, who without exception, pronounce it 
the best toy ever placed in the market, and in every way far superior to 
those toys which have enjoyed such popularity in this country during the 
last few years. It being also, in a measure, a game of chance, will tend 
to keep this toy in favor, and render it more interesting, where others 
would soon cease to be attractive or furnish amusement, and be thrown 
aside. These toys are made in the best possible manner, no expense 
having been spared in making them both durable and elegant; are placed 
in handsome boxes, and with any ordinary care will last for years. These 
Toys can be obtained of all the Toy dealers".

Folder. 3"x5". Illustrations on the front and back cover. Light wear, 
minor soil, several very slight tears with small loss.  [39938]  $150

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