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A complete set of fifty John Player and Sons Military Series cigarette cards, originally issued circa 1900. The collection is professionally presented in a pair of matching mahogany-finished wooden frames with gilt-effect inner slips and glazed fronts. Each frame contains twenty-five cards mounted on a deep maroon-coloured card backing. The series depicts various regiments and ranks of the late Victorian British Army in diverse uniforms, including full-dress, review, and drill orders. Featured regiments include the Coldstream Guards, Scots Guards, 1st and 2nd Life Guards, The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), Gordon Highlanders, Seaforth Highlanders, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Royal Scots Greys, 11th Hussars, 17th Lancers, and the Royal Horse Artillery. Each card is inscribed at the base with the rank and regiment, such as Sergeant, Coldstream Guards and Piper, Scots Guards, Review Order. Small numerals are visible in the top corners of the cards.
Frame Height: 515 mm
Frame Width: 265 mm.
Condition report:
The cards appear to be in very good condition with vibrant colours and sharp lithographic detail. They remain well-aligned within the mounts. The frames show only minor superficial wear and light surface marks consistent with age and display. The glazing is intact. The reverses of the cards have not been inspected as they are obscured by the mounting.
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