Rare 1898-99 Ballymena United season ticket - Irish FA / IFA

Description: BID EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT & CHECK WHEN THIS ITEM ENDS - THANKS FOR LOOKINGRare 1898-99 Ballymena United season ticket - Irish FA / IFA - Ulster footballPlease check my other items as there are a few similar pieces currently listed for sale. I always try to combine postage on multiple purchases. No buy it now offers, the auction will run its course.I am looking to sell a very rare piece of Irish football memorabilia in the form of a County Antrim Football Association Ballymena United season ticket that belonged to AJ McKee. The season ticket dates to the 1898-1899 season and has survived well in my opinion considering age. This may be the only one of these in existence so if you collect early IFA memorabilia then this would fit right into your collection. It is also unique as it is handwritten /named to the owner AJ McKee, Ballymena United and stamped with the Antrim Football Association official stamp.Thai is also a bit of a conundrum as Ballymena United Football Club was not formed until the 7th April 1928, this states otherwise? I welcome anyone able to shed any light on this.Condition: For the age of this season ticket it has survived although it has some old water damage / wear to the bottom as photographed. It is long dried out, however the bottom half looks like it has slightly shrunk, not just as wide as the top part. Some deterioration to paper inside also as shown. There is also some old damp staining to the outer black covers at the bottom as photographed, possibly from AJ McKee getting wet while watching a game. Some light age toning to the internal paper and also wear to the gilding on the outer covers from age / handling.Try and find another!The season ticket measures approx. 4 ½” by 3 ½” when opened out. Thai season ticket has been stored in the open position and stored flat.Please see all photos and feel free to request others if required. This is just basically being sold as you see it in the photos, a used item with general age related wear. Basically being sold as you see it in the photos and what you see is what you will receive. I have included a number of photos and these probably describe the item better than I can and form part of the description. Everyone has different considerations when purchasing items and if you need any further information, please feel free to contact me and I will try to help. Thank you for taking the time to visit my auction Guaranteed genuine, original and as described – you will not be disappointed! Payment I can accept Paypal, postal order, personal cheque (GBP) or bankers draft. I will also accept cash on collection. Please note that if you pay by cheque your item will only be sent after the cheque has cleared. 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Price: 169.99 GBP

Location: Banbridge

End Time: 2024-03-16T20:21:35.000Z

Shipping Cost: 38.33 GBP