Tuesday 19 February 2013

Lovells - Football Series

  
1908
Football Series
Lovells, Manchester & Newport
36

These cards were issued by Lovell's (a sweet manufacturer) around 1908. The cards are very rare and command a high price whenever they appear at auction.

The complete set comprises of 36 cards.

Another set that I've been trying to compile a checklist for. If anyone can help with any information I'd be glad to hear from you.

I know a few players included in the set, but don't have their card numbers, these have been added at the end of the list.

1. Wee Jock Simpson (Blackburn Rovers)
2. J. Parkinson (Liverpool)
3.
4. A. Goodard (Liverpool)
5.
6. W. Meredith (Manchester United)
7.
8. Vizard (Bolton Wanderers)
9. Orr (Liverpool)
10.
11.
12. C. Roberts (Manchester United)
13. R. Duckworth (Manchester United)
14. G. Wall (Manchester United)
15. A. Robinson (Blackburn Rovers)
16. J. Clennell (Blackburn Rovers)
17. S. Kingsley (Preston NE)
18.
19. W. Matthews (Notts County)
20. Hugh Moffat (Oldham)
21. M'Tavish (Tottenham Hotspur)
22. D. McLean (Sheffield United)
23. D. Wilson (Oldham Athletic)
24. W. P. Eadie (Manchester City)
25.
26.
27.
28. A. Morris (Nottingham Forest)
29. E. Lintoth (Bradford City)
30.
31 T. Kelso (Man City)
32.
33.
34.
35.Wedlock (Bristol City)
36.

J. Raeside (Bury)
Smith (Fulham)
Whiteside (Bolton Wanderers)
Roose (Aston Villa)

2 comments:

  1. J. Raeside (Bury) #26 I saw this card in an auction

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    1. Hi Bill,

      Thanks for the message, I'd spotted that one too. There have been a number of updates for this collection. Clicking on the Lovells label way down in the alphabetical list in the right-hand column will bring up all of them. Here's a link to the most recent post:

      http://cartophilic-info-exch.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/lovells-football-series-9.html

      Best wishes,

      Alan

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