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Four Framed Collections of Player's Cigarette Cards

Lot 13: Four Framed Collections of Player's Cigarette Cards

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Estimated price: £10 - £20

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A lot comprising four framed collections of Player’s Cigarette Cards. Each frame contains numerous small, color-illustrated paper or cardboard cards, consistently featuring the branding ‘PLAYER’S CIGARETTES’ at the top. The cards depict individual figures in various historical, theatrical, or traditional costumes, with character names printed below such as ‘CAESAR,’ ‘THE LORD CHANCELLOR,’ ‘MADAME POMPADOUR,’ and ‘THE MIKADO OF JAPAN.’ The illustrations suggest diverse thematic collections, displayed against a light, possibly off-white, mat within dark-stained wooden frames.
Each frame measures approximately 12.5 x 19 inches.