Lot 302: A Collection of 20th Century Cigarette and Trade Cards

This lot comprises a large collection of vintage cigarette and trade cards, featuring a diverse range of subject matter including natural history, entertainment, military, and topography. Notable sets include WILD BIRDS IN BRITAIN and ANIMALS OF THE WORLD, issued by BROOKE BOND TEA and BROOKE BOND COFFEE, 25 CANNON STREET, LONDON, E.C.4. Other readable series include THE HOMELAND SERIES by CAVANDERS LTD LONDON & GLASGOW, and various issues by W.D. & H.O. WILLS including floral and interior scenes under the legend WILLS’S CIGARETTES.