A strong military theme in five albums of full sets, part se...

Estimate

£300 - £400

A strong military theme in five albums of full sets, part sets and oddments of cigarette cards plus two books (catalogues of British and international cigarette cards). The full sets comprise Carrara’s History of Naval Uniforms (50 cards); John Player and Sons Ship Figureheads (25) from 1912; Wills’ Strange Craft from 1931 (50); Wills’ Merchant Ships of the World from 1924 (50); Ogden’s Sea Adventures (50) from 1939; Players’ Life On Board A Man Of War, from 1905 (50), a desirable set; Player’s Celebrated Gateways (50), from 1909; Wills’ Gems of French Architecture (50), also with the corresponding sets for Belgium and Russia; Player’s 1905 Riders Of The World (50); Wills’ Old English Garden Flowers 1st Series (50) from 1910; Gallaher’s British Birds (48); Churchman’s 1937 Howlers (40); Ogden’s Actors Natural and Character Studies (50); Mitchell and Son’s 1927 Clan Tartans (25); Carrera’s History of Army Uniforms (50) from 1937; Wills’ 1917 Allied Army Leaders (50); Player’s Army Life (25) and Victoria Cross (25); Player’s Arms & Armour (50) from 1909, another of the more sought-after sets; Wills’ Military Motors from 1916 (50); Player’s Military Headdress (50); Player’s Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas (50) from 1938; Regimental Standards and Cap Badges (50); the 1939 Uniforms of the Territorial Army (50); and a reprint of the Player’s Regimental Standards and Cap Badges (50). The part sets include Player’s Regimental & Cap Badges (Regulars), Wills’ Celebrated Ships and the oddments include Football Club Colours, Will’s Army of Universities, and Will’s Alpine Flowers and Player’s Cries Of London. Generally the whole sets are in good or better condition; whilst the condition of the oddments and part sets is not so strong.