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1908 | Charlie “Chas” Thomson | SUNDERLAND AFC, Hearts & Scotland | JOHN SINCLAIR COLIGARETTES LTD | FOOTBALL FAVOURITES #89 | PSA 5.5 POP 1 HIGHEST GRADE
£1,500.00 GBP
Taxes included.
Own a piece of football history. This ultra-rare 1908 Football Favourites tobacco card features Charlie “Chas” Thomson, the commanding half-back who starred for Sunderland AFC, Heart of Midlothian, and the Scottish national team during the golden age of Edwardian football.
• 📍 Issued by: John Sinclair Ltd, Newcastle-on-Tyne
• 🏆 Player: Chas. Thomson — capped for Scotland, FA Cup finalist with Hearts
• 🕰️ Year: 1908
• 📸 Set: Football Favourites (#89)
• 🧾 Type: Cigarette card (pre-war tobacco issue)
• 🛡️ Grading: PSA 5.5 EX+ — Population 1, Highest Grade
• 🔒 Authentication: Professionally encapsulated by PSA (Cert #103269359)
Why it matters:
Thomson was a stalwart in the early professional era, known for his leadership and consistency across top-flight clubs. This card not only captures his legacy but also reflects the regional pride of North East England’s tobacco trade, with John Sinclair Ltd operating from Bath Lane, Newcastle.
Collector’s Note:
This is the highest PSA-graded example of Thomson’s card at this level - a true POP 1 gem. Only two have been graded. Ideal for collectors of Sunderland, Hearts, or early Scottish internationals. A cornerstone piece for any serious pre-war football archive.