VILLA CARDS
1905-1909
More silverware came Villa's way during the Edwardian era, with another FA Cup win and another near-miss in the league - they forfeited top spot to a rampant Manchester United in 1908.
- FA Cup winners: 1905
- Football League runners up: 1908
1905: Singleton & Cole (cigarettes) - Footballers
[9] Billy Brawn
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[10] Alex Leake
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[11] Howard Spencer
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[12] Harry Hampton
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1905: WD & HO Wills (cigarettes) - Football Club Colours (Special Army Quality issue)
1906: Ogden's (cigarettes) - Football Club Colours
1906: WA & AC Churchman (cigarettes) - Football Club Colours
Catalogued 1909; but Spencer had retired in 1907 so likely earlier. Very similar to the Ogden's card, above.
Catalogued 1909; but Spencer had retired in 1907 so likely earlier. Very similar to the Ogden's card, above.
1906: Franklyn, Davey & Co ('Loadstone' cigarettes) - Football Club Colours
Very similar to the Churchman and Ogden's sets above.
Very similar to the Churchman and Ogden's sets above.
1906: R & J Hill (cigarettes) - Football Captain Series
With two different designs for the backs
With two different designs for the backs
[46] Howard Spencer
1907: Stephen Mitchell & Son ('Prize Crop' cigarettes) - Sports
The card representing Football features a scene from the 1905 Cup Final, Villa v Newcastle.
The card representing Football features a scene from the 1905 Cup Final, Villa v Newcastle.
Football
1907: Taddy & Co (cigarettes) - Prominent Footballers [1st series]
Branded either Grapnel or Imperial, depending on the card. A card for William McGregor was also included in the 1907 set, but as a representative of the FA rather than his club. The 15 Villa cards were reprinted as a set in 1992.
Branded either Grapnel or Imperial, depending on the card. A card for William McGregor was also included in the 1907 set, but as a representative of the FA rather than his club. The 15 Villa cards were reprinted as a set in 1992.
1908: Taddy & Co (cigarettes) - Prominent Footballers [2nd series]
Branded either Grapnel or Imperial, depending on the card. George Reeves is named as F Reeves on his card, while George Tranter becomes J Tranter.
Branded either Grapnel or Imperial, depending on the card. George Reeves is named as F Reeves on his card, while George Tranter becomes J Tranter.
1908: Cohen Weenen (cigarettes) - Football Captains 1907-8
Confusingly called 'Series 5'. Two different backs show the series appeared twice. Re-printed again in 1998.
Confusingly called 'Series 5'. Two different backs show the series appeared twice. Re-printed again in 1998.
1908: Ogden's (cigarettes) - Famous Footballers
c1908: Cope Bros ('Solace' cigarettes) - Noted Footballers
Catalogued as c1910, but given the playing careers of several of these players (eg Howard Spencer, April 1892-November 1907) the set is earlier than thought.
Catalogued as c1910, but given the playing careers of several of these players (eg Howard Spencer, April 1892-November 1907) the set is earlier than thought.
[165] Albert Evans
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1909-10: Packer's (chocloate) - Footballers
Issued in different versions. Cards are smaller than standard.
Issued in different versions. Cards are smaller than standard.
[8] Billy Renneville
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[9] Arthur Cartlidge
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