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Early Kentucky Horse Broadside,

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Early Kentucky Horse Broadside,
Early Kentucky Horse Broadside,<p>advertising stud service for "Cadet" (By Johnson's Medley), Horace Benton, March 6, 1838. 12 x 15", James M. Cook, printer, Winchester, Ky. The top of the broadside: "This fine young stallion will stand the present season, at the farm of the subscriber,...at $20, paid within the season, $25 by the 25th of December next, and $30 to insure a mare in foal; due when the fact is acertained or the mare traded off. Good pasture for mares from a distance, but not liable for accidents or escapes." After the statement of service, follows Cadet's description, pedigree, and a letter of endorsement from Col. Wm. R. Johnson to Jefferson Scott dated 1835.<p>Folds, print "ghosts" opposite, light overall toning, and toning where contact with ink.