This rare broadside poster from the New Jersey Blood Stock Association measures 27 inches by 20 inches. It advertises horses for sale. It has significant tears, folds and wrinkles. The header of the sign reads:

"NEW JERSEY BLOOD STOCK ASSOCIATION / TRIALS OF SPEED, / For the improvement of the Breed of Horses in Middlesex and Monmouth Counties, New Jersey, at JAMESBURG JUNCTION, CAMDEN AND AMBOY RAILROAD."

The text below the break reads:

"Tuesday, Oct. 1st, 1861. / Jamesburg, Handicap--Two miles; $100 entrance, half forfeit, $25 if declared by Sept. 15th; closed as follows:

F. MORRIS names gr. g. THROG'S NECK, By Cracker, out of Sally Ward.

Also, b. h. Prophet, by Imp. Monarch, out of Cassandra.

P.C. Bush names b. h. TROVATORE, by Imp. Monarch, out of Madonna.

Also, b. h. ROBERT J. WALKER, by Camden, dam by Boston.

SAME DAY

Sweepstakes, for 2 year olds, one mile; $100 entrance, $25 forfeit, closed as follows:

Col. GARDNER names ch. c. ELASTIC, by Young Langford, out of Hinda.

F. MORRIS names b. f. by Revenue, out of Etiquette, by Mariner.

Also, (Ad. Maillard's) ELLEN ROGERS, by Hermes, out of Patsey Anthony.

P.C. BUSH names ch. f. AEROLITE, by Revenue, dam by Imp. Glencoe

Also, ch. f. by Revenue out of Fanny Fern.

WEDNESDAY, OCT 2d.

Sweepstakes for 3 year olds, heats of 1 mile; $200 entrance, $50 forfeit; closed as follows:

F. MORRIS names b.c. AVALANCHE, by Revenue, out of Sally Ward.

Also, ch. c. REVENGE, by Imp. Monarch, out of Fashion.

Col. GARDNER names b.c. YOUNG REVENUE, by Revenue, dam by Mariner.

P.C. BUSH names br. c. GEN McCLELLAN, by Citizen, dam by IMP. Langford.

W.E. ELLIS names b. c. GLAD TIDINGS, by Revenue, dam by Herald.

SAME DAY--- PREMIUM OF $100, FOR ALL AGES, MILE HEATS.

THURSDAY, OCT. 3d.

PREMIUM OF $200, FOR ALL AGES, HEATS OF TWO MILES.

The above trials will be made on the day specified, commencing at 1 o'clock, each day, on the track near the Jamesburg Junction, Camden and Amboy Railroad. / Competent Judges will be chosen each day by the Association to award the Premiums to the best Horses.

Persons can leave New York or Philadelphia at 6 A.M., and return at 4 P.M. each day, fare 50 cents.

Excellent accomodation can be obtained at the Junction Hotel, kept by Mr. RICHARD FLEMING.

ADMITTANCE TO THE FIELD 25 CENTS."

The circa 1950s frame measures 32 inches by 24 inches.  [as]

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