Ted Hook "The Old English Gentleman"

A Boxer from Nottingham

A very early Pictorial Boxing Ticket circa 1870

Probably the earliest known boxing ticket illustrated with an image of the fighter

Pictured is "Ted Hook: The Old English Gentleman” of Nottingham, England. 

Printed by T. Smith, also of Nottingham. 

Numbering “797” with an added “B” indicates this was a betting slip / receipt as indicated on the reverse, which states:

'Important. You are respectfully requested to take the same care of my tickets as I do of your money. 

If you give or allow anyone else to take your ticket you will lose your money. One loss - one payment!' 

12 x 6 cm, very good condition

A rare item, I have found only one other from my research - a faded example with glue residue, 

unlike this item which is in very good condition, 

it sold at Leland’s specialist boxing auction in the US for $577.00 in 2003

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