Description: c. 1882 - "Casino ... Horse vs. Bicycle Race." - Authentic Antique Card "An event unparalleled in the history of sporting events." Grand Casino - Boston - Trade Card Card for Boston's Great American Casino Entertainment Event: Horse vs. Bicycle race, between Chas. LeRoy World Champion Horse riderand 2 champion Bicyclists of America: J.S. Prince & Fred S. Rollinson Authentic Original 19th Century Horse Racing & Track Races - Antique Lithograph Advertising Card Thoroughbred Race Horse versus High Wheel Bicycle (a.k.a. penny farthing, high wheeler - popular esp. 1880's). "Price of $2,000 will be awarded the winner...." "Greatest 6 Days' Race on record... Horses and Bicycles ! / Only Champions Will Ride ... NOTE: I will am in the process of listing more GREAT Sports / Sporting + more GREAT Horse / Horse RacingFamous Horse Race Champions on Cards are coming: all 1800's cards ONLY ... ALL over 125 years old! Currier & Ives Horse Racing Cards: Champion Thoroughbreds, Trotters, Horse Comics, etc. Watch my store! To See More of the BEST 19th Century Cards Click: (( MORE GREAT CARDS )) SIZE: L - Approx. 5.4 x 3.65 inches - Condition... shows age with flaws. Please study the scans.NOTE: card is NOT "trimmed" -- it was cut off-center by the 19th Century printing company which issued the ad card. 135+ Years Old - Antique 19th Century Card: Entertainment and Sports -related Business Advertising Card + Over 1,000+ more fabulous antique & vintage cards are currently listed at the Dave Cheadle Card Store. FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING ======================================== ====================================================================================== * MORE GREAT pre-1900 - Sport, Racing / Bike, Bicycle / Entertainment = use "Search store" Visit store: Click this Hot Link: Dave Cheadle Card Store ====================================================================================== ====================================================================================== Sizes - most Victorian Trade Cards are approx. 3 x 4.5 inches; = a bit smaller than the classic postcard. For simplicity in my listings:S / SMALL = significantly smaller than 3 x 4.5 inches.M / MEDIUM = approx. 3 x 4.5 inchesL / LARGE = larger than a postcard - significantly bigger than 3 x 5 inches. Condition: - Assume every card has evidence of aging, flaws and wear. My cards are old... NO reproductions! Please ... SEE the HUGE SCANS to carefully note any and all FLAWS! All of the Dave Cheadle Card Store cards are Authentic Antiques = 100% Guaranteed Original After 50 years of collecting, I'm thinning my archives of thousands and thousands of pre-1900 cards. My inventory includes items ranging from common and affordable to one-of-a-kind rarities that I have used to illustrate my over 150 articles that I have published, along with numerous books I've published, including My ... now out-of-print 1996 classic book that helped establish the name for the ebay category and helped define the hobby of Victorian Trade Card collecting: VICTORIAN TRADE CARDS HISTORICAL REFERENCE & VALUE GUIDE, by Dave Cheadle. Be sure to subscribe to my STORE NEWSLETTER and to add me to your favorites list! As a life-long collector and social historian, and as the founding editor of the Trade Card Collectors Association's journal, "The Trade Card Quarterly," I can certify that all items offered are authentic and fully guaranteed-- full refunds without question if not as represented. FREE Shipping with TRACKING and professional packaging within United States: - YES! NOTE: International and World-Wide Global Shipping is now handled with charges determined via the ebay International Shipping Program. More GREAT ADVERTISING TRADE CARDS, ephemera, vintage Colorado History Postcards, Historical Paper Americana, 19th Century and antique cards etc. always available right now for ~ Immediate Purchase ~ in my store as -- BUY IT NOW = More of the Best Cards on ebay ... Click this Hot Link: Dave Cheadle Card Store =======================================================================
Price: 278 USD
Location: Loveland, Colorado
End Time: 2024-08-17T23:56:23.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Boston Grand Great American Casino, Boston, Mass.
Sport: Horse Racing
Type of Advertising: Victorian Advertising Trade Card
Antique Card Display Condition: Evidence of aging flaws and wear as shown in scans
Color: Multi-color
Date of Creation: circa 1800's / Authentic 19th Century Card
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
Special Theme Interest: Bicycle Bike Race Track Racing Competition
