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For sale is a COMPLETE 2nd Series set of 50 antique cigarette cards issued by John Player & Sons circa 1903β1905, featuring characters from the operas of Gilbert & Sullivan.
This is the full 2nd Series of 50, not a partial lot.
π Details
β’ Publisher: John Player & Sons
β’ Series: Gilbert & Sullivan β 2nd Series of 50
β’ Era: Edwardian / Early 1900s
β’ Origin: Great Britain
β’ Type: Tobacco / cigarette cards
β’ Cards feature full-color character artwork on the front with detailed descriptions on the back
π Condition
β’ Overall very good antique condition
β’ Clean fronts with strong color
β’ Light age-related edge or corner wear consistent with cards over 120 years old
β’ No major creases or damage noted
(Please review photos carefully for condition)
Cards have been stored together and handled carefully.
π Featured Operas Include
β’ H.M.S. Pinafore
β’ The Yeomen of the Guard
β’ The Gondoliers
β’ And others from the Gilbert & Sullivan repertoire
π¦ Shipping
β’ Cards will be securely packed, sleeved, and protected
β’ Ships with tracking
β’ International shipping available
A great opportunity to own a complete, early 20th-century tobacco card setβideal for collectors of:
β’ Antique cigarette cards
β’ Theatre & opera memorabilia
β’ Gilbert & Sullivan
β’ Edwardian ephemera
Feel free to message me with any questions.
