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The History of Boxing Trading Cards (1880s–Present)
The History of Boxing Trading Cards (1880s–Present) From tobacco inserts to global collectibles Origins: The 1880s – The Birth of the Boxing Card Boxing cards trace their roots to the tobacco era, when companies began inserting picture cards into cigarette packs to stiffen packaging and promote brand loyalty. Among the earliest examples are the N174 […]
How to Identify Type 1 Boxing Photos
An essential guide for collectors, historians, and archivists What Is a Type 1 Photo? A Type 1 photo is a first-generation, original photograph developed directly from the original negative within approximately two years of when the image was taken. These are the earliest and most authentic prints — made either by the photographer, news agency, […]