1958 Chix Confectionery Card 23 R Charlton (Bobby Charlton) PSA 8 Rookie Card

1958 Chix Confectionery Card #23 R. Charlton PSA 8

This Bobby Charlton card is number 23 from the 1958 Chix Confectionery football series and is recognised as his true rookie card. Issued in the United Kingdom as part of a set distributed with Chix chewing gum, it marks the first widely released trading card featuring the future England and Manchester United legend.

The card was produced during Charlton’s early senior years at Manchester United, shortly before his rise to international prominence. Printed on thin, uncoated stock typical of 1950s confectionery issues, it features a simple portrait layout with the player’s name and club below.

Graded PSA 8 (Near Mint–Mint), this example is among the highest-graded surviving copies, particularly notable given the fragile card material and frequent centring imperfections found across the Chix set.

FEATURES

• Recognised as Bobby Charlton’s true rookie card.

• Original 1958 Chix Confectionery issue released in the UK.

• Early portrait design produced during his first seasons with Manchester United.

• Graded PSA 8 – one of the finest examples of this scarce vintage issue.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Player: Bobby Charlton

• Team: Manchester United

• Card Number: #23

• Card Type: Base Card

• Serial Number: Unnumbered (standard issue)

• Season: 1958

• Manufacturer: Chix Confectionery

• Series: Footballers (1958 Set)

CONDITION & SHIPPING

Card is in Near Mint/Mint condition. Please check the images for the exact condition of this specific card.

Shipped in a PSA-graded slab, then securely packaged and sent via tracked Royal Mail. All cards are carefully handled to ensure safe delivery.

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