{"product_id":"1911-t205-gold-border-ira-thomas-philadelphia-athletics-sweet-caporal-back-sgc-2","title":"1911 T205 Gold Border – Ira Thomas - Philadelphia Athletics – Sweet Caporal Back SGC 2","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1911 T205 Gold Border – Ira Thomas - \u003c\/b\u003ePhiladelphia Athletics – Sweet Caporal Back SGC 2 (Good)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA classic and beautifully designed \u003cb\u003eT205 Gold Border\u003c\/b\u003e featuring \u003cb\u003eIra Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e, the steady catcher for Connie Mack’s powerhouse Philadelphia Athletics. The T205 set is celebrated for its ornate gold‑leaf borders, vivid portrait artwork, and detailed team logos—one of the most visually striking tobacco issues of the pre‑war era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis example carries the desirable \u003cb\u003eSweet Caporal\u003c\/b\u003e back and is graded \u003cb\u003eSGC 2 (Good)\u003c\/b\u003e, showing the honest wear expected of a 115‑year‑old gold‑border card while retaining strong color and a clean portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1911 T205 Gold Border\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIra Thomas – Philadelphia A’s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHonest Longcut\u003c\/b\u003e back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGraded \u003cb\u003eSGC 2 (Good)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRich portrait artwork with classic gold‑border framing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStrong collector demand for T205s in any presentable grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eT205s are notoriously condition‑sensitive due to their metallic borders, making even lower‑ and mid‑grade examples highly collectible. Thomas appears on one of the more elegant designs in the set, making this a great pickup for \u003cb\u003eA’s collectors\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eT205 set builders\u003c\/b\u003e, or anyone assembling a representative pre‑war lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSecurely encapsulated by \u003cb\u003eSGC\u003c\/b\u003e for authenticity and long‑term preservation. Ships safely and promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honest Long Cut","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43873526022247,"sku":"SC-40514","price":195.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/8601\/7127\/files\/s-l1600_1_e3d0422e-d6e9-4fff-8860-63b471725450.jpg?v=1781310432","url":"https:\/\/mancavedugout.com\/products\/1911-t205-gold-border-ira-thomas-philadelphia-athletics-sweet-caporal-back-sgc-2","provider":"MancaveDugout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}