Addendum (11/23 - 4:28 pm): We have briefly edited the original description based upon new information provided to us by an eminent boxing historian. The changes deal strictly with a few minor historical inaccuracies relating to the boxer or boxers referenced here. All our original information pertaining to the item (or items) offered in the lot (condition, provenance, dimensions, etc.) remains unchanged and is accurate. 

 An original 1860s or 1870s Billy Edwards boxing cabinet card. Edwards lived from 1844 to 1907 and was at the pinnacle of his career in the late 1860s and early 1870s. He became the American Lightweight Champion in August of 1868. He is a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame and is known as a one of the best fighters of his time. The card measures 13.75x11". It is in GD condition with a lower left corner piece missing, a small lower right corner piece missing, a small bottom edge chunk missing and three significant creases. A rare example of boxing cabinet cards and boxing history.