{"product_id":"vintage-1992-battle-of-the-sexes-embossed-stamped-envelope-navratilova-vs-connors","title":"Vintage 1992 Battle of the Sexes Embossed Stamped Envelope | Navratilova vs Connors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🚚 Free US Shipping — ships within one business day. International shipping calculated at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Vintage 1992 Battle of the Sexes Navratilova vs Connors Envelope\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yZhDVxOcHCQ\" height=\"315\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎾 \u003cstrong\u003eVintage 1992 Battle of the Sexes Embossed Stamped Envelope — Navratilova vs Connors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original \u003cstrong\u003e1992 commemorative stamped envelope\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrating the legendary pay‑per‑view tennis exhibition match between \u003cstrong\u003eMartina Navratilova\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJimmy Connors\u003c\/strong\u003e, held at \u003cstrong\u003eCaesars Palace (Paradise \/ Las Vegas), Nevada\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📜 The envelope is postmarked \u003cstrong\u003eLas Vegas, NV — September 25, 1992\u003c\/strong\u003e and features embossed lettering, a black‑and‑white action image of both players, and an original \u003cstrong\u003e29‑cent White House USA stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e. The postmark is part of the original commemorative issue and not the result of postal circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis match remains one of the most discussed sports spectacles of its era. Connors (age 40) faced Navratilova (age 35) under modified rules designed to level the playing field. Connors famously described the match as “war,” while Navratilova referred to it as a clash of egos. Connors won \u003cstrong\u003e7–5, 6–2\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced as novelty sports and postal ephemera, these envelopes were never intended for long‑term preservation. Surviving examples are now collected for their cultural context, sports history significance, and early‑1990s design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Old Stock (NOS).\u003c\/strong\u003e Never used for mailing. No addressing, no writing, and no handling wear. Embossing, printed imagery, and the affixed stamp are intact. Stored flat and preserved since issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal USPS stamped commemorative envelope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1992\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Battle of the Sexes — Martina Navratilova vs Jimmy Connors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation: Caesars Palace, Paradise \/ Las Vegas, Nevada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePostmark: Las Vegas, NV — September 25, 1992\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamp: 29¢ White House USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. size: 6½ × 3¾ inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New Old Stock (NOS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relatedBlock\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔎 More From The Vintage \u0026amp; Antique Gifts Archive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintageantiquesgifts.com\/products\/vintage-1994-martina-navratilova-retires-tennis-embossed-stamped-envelope\"\u003eVintage Martina Navratilova Retires Tennis Envelope Collectible\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintageantiquesgifts.com\/products\/rare-1979-john-mcenroe-tennis-embossed-stamped-envelope-collectible-vintage\"\u003eVintage 1979 John McEnroe Tennis Embossed Stamped Envelope Collectible\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintageantiquesgifts.com\/products\/rare-1979-martina-navratilova-embossed-envelope-collectible-vintage-treasures\"\u003eVintage 1979 Martina Navratilova Embossed Envelope Collectible\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vintage and Antique Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53252932501871,"sku":"45222164201704","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/1661\/8351\/files\/vintage-1992-battle-sexes-embossed-stamped-envelope-navratilova-connors-antique-gifts-621.webp?v=1785325078","url":"https:\/\/i-bought-a-yard-sale.myshopify.com\/products\/vintage-1992-battle-of-the-sexes-embossed-stamped-envelope-navratilova-vs-connors","provider":"I Bought a Yard Sale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}