Description

Own a piece of Pugilistic History! Up for sale is an original 1910 T220 Mecca Cigarettes card featuring the legendary English Lightweight Champion, Jem Carney. This card has been professionally graded by SGC as a 3 (Very Good). About the Card: The T220 series is one of the most iconic "tobacco" boxing sets ever produced. This card captures Carney in a classic fighting stance with a beautiful lithographic sunset background. The back provides a fascinating historical account of his epic 1887 fight against Jack McAuliffe, which lasted nearly 5 hours! Condition Notes: Authentication: Encapsulated in a modern SGC "Tuxedo" slab for superior protection and display. Eye Appeal: Excellent color preservation for a 110+ year old card. Centering: Features the classic wide silver borders characteristic of the Mecca set. Surface/Edges: Natural age-appropriate wear and corner rounding consistent with an SGC 3 grade. No major creases are visible across the main portrait. This is a "must-have" for any vintage boxing collector or T-card enthusiast. Jem Carney was one of the last great bare-knuckle fighters, and cards from this era in graded condition are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Shipping: The card will be shipped securely in a padded mailer, fully insured, and tracked to ensure it reaches you in its current graded condition.