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1908 | Chas Thomson | Sunderland AFC | John Sinclair Ltd | PSA 5
£500.00 GBP
Taxes included.
🏆 1908 John Sinclair Ltd. #89 Chas. Thomson – Sunderland A.F.C. | PSA 5 EX | Football Favourites
💼 Product Description
Step back into the Edwardian era with this rare and historically rich 1908 John Sinclair Ltd. Football Favourites card featuring Chas. Thomson, legendary defender for Sunderland A.F.C.. Graded EX 5 by PSA, this card is a standout from one of the earliest British tobacco football series, produced by John Sinclair Ltd. of Newcastle-on-Tyne.
On the reverse, the iconic “Smoke Barneys – The Ideal Tobacco” advertisement adds a layer of vintage charm and provenance, making this piece not just a collectible, but a slice of football and advertising history.
📌 Key Features
• Player: Chas. Thomson – Sunderland A.F.C.
• Year: 1908
• Series: Football Favourites by John Sinclair Ltd.
• Card Number: #89
• Grade: PSA 5 (EX – Excellent)
• Reverse: “Smoke Barneys” tobacco ad
• Authentication: PSA-certified with QR verification (Cert #103269360)
🕰️ Historical Significance
This card hails from a pioneering era of football collectibles, when cigarette cards were the primary medium for showcasing sporting heroes. Chas. Thomson was a stalwart of Sunderland’s early 20th-century squad, and this card captures his image in striking sepia tones, framed by the elegant typography of the Football Favourites series.
📦 Shipping & Handling
• ✅ Securely shipped in PSA slab
• ✅ Tracked & insured delivery
• ✅ Worldwide shipping available
💬 Collector’s Note
Cards from the John Sinclair Football Favourites series are notoriously scarce, especially in graded condition. This PSA 5 example offers strong eye appeal and historical depth—ideal for collectors of pre-war football ephemera, Edwardian tobacco issues, or Sunderland A.F.C. legends.