Vintage 1936 Wills's 'Railway Engines' Album - NEARLY COMPLETE (One Card Missing
£ 14.99
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Type: Cigarette Cards Brand: W.D. & H.O. Wills Card Series: An Album of Railway Engines Year of Issue: 1936 Presentation: In Original Album Completeness: Incomplete Set (One card missing) Theme: Railway, Trains, Steam Engines, Transport Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom Original/Reprint: Original Description: A fantastic album for any railway enthusiast, this is the highly sought-after "An Album of Railway Engines" issued by W.D. & H.O. Wills in 1936. This collection is nearly complete, making it an excellent find.Featuring the iconic L.N.E.R. locomotive "Silver Link" on the cover, this album captures the golden age of steam.About the Item:Album: The official 1936 album, beautifully illustrated throughout with famous engines like Stephenson's "The Rocket" alongside the card descriptions. Card Series: The series features stunning colour portraits of locomotives from the great railway companies, including L.N.E.R., G.W.R., L.M.S., and Southern. Completeness: This collection is NEARLY COMPLETE. It contains all but one of the original cards from the series, all neatly placed in their designated slots. Missing Card: The only card missing is No. 12 - L.N.E.R. 'Cock o' the North'. The empty slot for this card is shown clearly in the photos. A Note for Collectors: The single missing card, 'Cock o' the North', is a commonly traded card and is often available individually from other sellers on eBay, making this an easy and rewarding project to complete.Condition:Album: The softcover album is in good vintage condition. As is typical for its age, the cover shows some staining (foxing) and wear, particularly to the spine. The internal pages are clean. Cards: The cards present are in excellent condition, with bright, clean illustrations, having been well-preserved within the album. A Perfect Find For:Collectors of railwayana and transport ephemera. Steam train enthusiasts and model railway builders. Anyone looking for a nearly complete set that is just one step away from being perfect. Please review all the photos carefully, as they form a key part of the description and clearly show the album's condition and the single missing card.
Type: Cigarette Cards Brand: W.D. & H.O. Wills Card Series: An Album of Railway Engines Year of Issue: 1936 Presentation: In Original Album Completeness: Incomplete Set (One card missing) Theme: Railway, Trains, Steam Engines, Transport Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom Original/Reprint: Original Description: A fantastic album for any railway enthusiast, this is the highly sought-after "An Album of Railway Engines" issued by W.D. & H.O. Wills in 1936. This collection is nearly complete, making it an excellent find.Featuring the iconic L.N.E.R. locomotive "Silver Link" on the cover, this album captures the golden age of steam.About the Item:Album: The official 1936 album, beautifully illustrated throughout with famous engines like Stephenson's "The Rocket" alongside the card descriptions. Card Series: The series features stunning colour portraits of locomotives from the great railway companies, including L.N.E.R., G.W.R., L.M.S., and Southern. Completeness: This collection is NEARLY COMPLETE. It contains all but one of the original cards from the series, all neatly placed in their designated slots. Missing Card: The only card missing is No. 12 - L.N.E.R. 'Cock o' the North'. The empty slot for this card is shown clearly in the photos. A Note for Collectors: The single missing card, 'Cock o' the North', is a commonly traded card and is often available individually from other sellers on eBay, making this an easy and rewarding project to complete.Condition:Album: The softcover album is in good vintage condition. As is typical for its age, the cover shows some staining (foxing) and wear, particularly to the spine. The internal pages are clean. Cards: The cards present are in excellent condition, with bright, clean illustrations, having been well-preserved within the album. A Perfect Find For:Collectors of railwayana and transport ephemera. Steam train enthusiasts and model railway builders. Anyone looking for a nearly complete set that is just one step away from being perfect. Please review all the photos carefully, as they form a key part of the description and clearly show the album's condition and the single missing card.
