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Lot 235:
A Collection of W.D. & H.O. Wills Cigarette Card Albums and Cards Including The Reign of King George V and Radio Celebrities
Description
This collection consists of several vintage cigarette card albums and a group of loose cards primarily issued by W.D. & H.O. Wills during the early to mid-20th century. The lot features multiple multi-page fold-out adhesive albums, including the series titled The Reign of King George V, issued circa 1935. Additionally, the collection contains a black card-holder album leaf with cards from various series such as Radio Celebrities and famous cricketers. Subject matter includes British royal and historical events, the 1924 British Empire Exhibition, the marriage of the Duke of York, and naval reviews. The cards are printed on cardstock and include descriptive biographical and historical text on the reverse or adjacent album pages.
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