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1908 | David Stokes | Bolton Wanderers | JOHN SINCLAIR Cigarettes Ltd | FOOTBALL FAVOURITES #52 | PSA 5 POP 1 Highest grade
£950.00 GBP
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1908 John Sinclair Ltd. Football Favourites #52 – David Stokes (Bolton Wanderers)
Graded & Authenticated by PSA
Serial No: 103230362
Card No: 52
Set: Football Favourites – Set 2
Issuer: John Sinclair Ltd., Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Player: David Stokes
Club: Bolton Wanderers
Position: Outside Right
Era: Edwardian (1901–1920)
Step into the pre-war footballing world with this rare 1908 tobacco card featuring David Stokes, Bolton Wanderers’ legendary outside-right. With 387 appearances and a career spanning nearly two decades, Stokes helped define the club’s early identity—long before the age of televised matches and modern kits.
Issued by John Sinclair Ltd. as part of their now very rare Football Favourites set, this card captures the grit and pride of Edwardian football. Professionally graded and encapsulated by PSA, it offers both historical depth and collector-grade assurance.
Why This Card Matters:
• Historical Provenance: A visual anchor to Bolton’s formative years
• Family Legacy: Uncle to Ray Westwood and grand-uncle to Duncan Edwards
• Regional Rarity: Printed in Newcastle, distributed across North East tobacconists
• Collector Grade: Authenticated and preserved by PSA
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Own a piece of football history. This isn’t just a card—it’s a legacy in your hands.