The J. Baines Football card featuring Sheffield United player James Waugh from around 1921 is a sought-after collectable for fans of both football and trade cards. This original UK issue card, sourced from the United Kingdom, showcases a piece of sporting history from a bygone era. Presented in a loose format, this individual trade card is a valuable addition to any football memorabilia collection, capturing a moment in time during the early 20th century.
These cards were sold in packets of six for one halfpenny. They were issued from c1883 until c1921. Baines started in Carlisle Road, Manningham, then North Parade, Bradford before moving to Oak Lane, Bradford. The intention was for boys to send in as many cards as possible in exchange for sporting gifts, hence the popularity to redeem them was high and they became rarities in their own right. The subjects covered were mainly Rugby League, Rugby Union, Association Football, Cricket & Golf. This card is Chromo Lithographed in colour and is of superb printed quality for the era.
