Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 610:
Description
This collection of vintage cardstock cigarette cards, predominantly from “WILLS’S Cigarettes” and “Players Cigarettes” brands, with some noting “W.D. & H.O. WILLS, BRISTOL LONDON” as the printer. The cards likely date to the early-to-mid 20th century, aligning with similar examples found in market intelligence. The diverse imagery spans multiple series, including military figures (e.g., “A GOVERNOR-GENERAL,” “SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS”), historical aviation (e.g., “THE HAWKER OSPREY,” “THE DOUGLAS DC-1”), geographical and topographical subjects (e.g., “WAKEFIELD (City Arms),” “JAPAN”), and various cultural or narrative scenes (e.g., “REMOVING THE “MEAT” FROM COCONUTS, MALAYA”).
Condition report:
The cards generally appear in fair to good condition, exhibiting expected signs of age and handling such as minor edge wear, light toning, and occasional creasing consistent with their vintage nature and use as collectible ephemera.
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