Total sets in the system: 616
1885
Baines Shield
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1897
Circus Girl Cigarettes
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Blank Back
1900
Cohen Weenen & Co Cricketers Footballers Jockeys
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1901
J F Bell Tobacco
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1902
J. Baines
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1902
WM. Clarke & Son
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1905
Singleton & Cole Cigarettes
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1906
John Sinclair Football Favorites
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1907
J. Baines Shields
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1908
Ogden's Famous Footballers
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UK
1910
Baines Shield
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UK
1911
Lovells
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1912
J. Lees
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1913
Murray's Cigarettes
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UK
1914
W.D. & H.O. Wills Famous Footballers
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1920
Unknown Metal
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1920-22
Pinnace - small size
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1921
Chocolates Jaime Boix Ensenanza Del Juego
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1922
Chocolate Amatller Un Campeonato De Futbol
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1922
Chocolates Eduardo Pi Juego Infantil
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1922
Chocolates Sultana Y Americano
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Jugadores Notables
1922
Debray Cafes
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Spain
1922
Greiling Zigaretten
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1922
John Filshill Lotus Toffees
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1922
Sports Champions
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1922
Tomas Tormo
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No important cards in the set
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Spain - Circa (Julia 27 in 1922, the only season I have found)
1923
I.C. Plauber Escenas Interesantes
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1924
???
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Uruguay
1924
J. Laporta Valor
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Spain
1925
Crack Cigarettes
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1925-28 Uruguay
1925-28
J.S. Onagoity Cigarrillos Dolar
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NNO Luis Monti
NNO Natalio Perinetti
224 Americo Tesoriere
297 Nilo
422 Ricardo Zamora
756 Guillermo Stabile
992 Jorge Brown
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Argentina
1926
Chocolatin Aguila
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Luis Monti
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1926
El Deportista Pastillas
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1926
Greiling Zigarettes
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1926
Manoli Abseits
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1927
Baraja Futbolista
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1927
D.C. Thompson
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1927
Rich's Kaffe
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Denmark
1928
Chocolat D'Aiguebelle
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France
1928
G.F. Lovell's & Co Photos of Ftbls
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1928
Greiling
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1928
Olympic Issue
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1928
Zuban Torwart
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Germany
1929
Mini Naipes futbolistas
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1930
Argentina Edizioni ?
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1930
Cloetta
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Sweden
1930
J. Millhoff In The Public Eye
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1930
Mazetti Chocolates Athletes
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Sweden
1931
Chocolatin Aguila Argentina
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1931
Greiling Ligabilder Meister-Serie Tobacco
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Janes
Helmchen
Hofmann Richard
Siffling
Stuhlfaut
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1896
Godfrey Phillips General Interest
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1899
The Boy's Own Paper Our Football Leaders
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1901
Clarke Football Series
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1902
J. & F. Bell Footballers
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1902
Ogden's LTD. Tabs
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Blank Back
1902
Willis Cinderella Cigarettes
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1905-15
Cigarette Cards Wills Issues
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Football Club Colours
1906
Ogden's Football Club Colours
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1907
Taddy & Co. Prominent Footballers
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1909
F. & J. Smith Footballers CUP TIE
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1910
Copes Solace
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UK
1912
F. & J. Smith Footballers Yellow Frame
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1913
F & J Smith Football Club Records
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1913
Taddy & Co Prominent Footballers
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1920
Bologna Confectionery Stagni e Pettazzoni
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1920
Chocolates La Suiza
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Uruguay
1920s
Chocolates F. Diez
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1922
Chocolate Amatlle
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Real Madrid
1922
Chocolates E Jurcosa
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1922
Chocolates Orthi Tarragona
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1922
Cigarros Castelloes Goal
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1922
Famous Footballers
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1922
I.C. Plauber Chocolates Piera & Brugueras
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1922
Madriguera Baraja Jugadores De Futebol
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1922
Tip Lit F Domingo Jugadores Notables
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1923
Chocolate Eduardo PI
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1923
The Champion Famous Footballers
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1924
Eduardo PI
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VIII Olimpiada 1924
1925
Campeonato Sud Americano
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Series II
1925-28
Cigarillos Dolar
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Serie 5
1925-28
J.S. Onagoity Los Cigarillos Dolar
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Series 1
1926
DC Thomson Top Form Footballers
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1926
Greiling Fussballsport Serie 13
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1926
Lurati
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1926
Super Cigarettes
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Uruguay
1927
Chocolates Sotes, Garay Y C.
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1927
John Player & Sons Football Caricatures
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1928
Caramelos Silbatos
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1928
Franck Coffee
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1928
Gallaher LTD
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Scotland
1928
Iris Apiary
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Known cards
#1 Cea
#2 Borjas
#3 Campolo
#4 Nasazzi
#5 Arremond
#7 Andrade
#10 Mazzali
#13 Arispe
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Uruguay, Olympic Issue
1928
Weenenk & Snel
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1929
Kolafabriken Aroma
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Sweden
1930
???
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Circa (Moroni for Milan 1929-33)
1930
Caramelos Argentinos
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1930
Film und Sport im Buntbild
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1930
Magniez Baussart
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France (Circa)
1930
Zaini Chocolato
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Circa
1931
Forsbergs
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Sweden
1931
Kolofabriken Aroma
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Vintage soccer card sets, produced from the end of the 19th century until the early 1990s, are highly prized by collectors and enthusiasts for their nostalgic value and historical significance. These cards capture the essence of soccer’s early and golden eras, often depicting the game's legendary figures and pivotal moments in a uniquely artistic manner.
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Each set typically consists of a series of cards, featuring player portraits, team photos, and memorable highlights from the sport. The allure of these cards lies not only in their aesthetic appeal but also in the stories they tell. They are, in many ways, time capsules, preserving the legacy of the sport’s greatest icons and the evolution of football over the decades.
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Brands like Konig, Tinghalls, and Alifabolaget are particularly notable for their contributions to the world of vintage soccer cards. Panini, which began producing cards in the 1960s, introduced a new level of collectability with their sticker albums, encouraging fans to gather and trade cards to complete their collections. FKS, another prominent name, produced some of the most sought-after sets in the 1970s, often featuring stunning photography and in-depth player statistics.
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These cards often feature the most celebrated players in football history. Legends like Sindelar, Di Stefano, Pele, and George Best grace the faces of many of these cards, their images immortalized for posterity. Collectors cherish these cards not only for their monetary value but for the personal connection to the sport's rich history.