Vintage 1935 Player's 'Kings & Queens of England' Album - NEARLY COMPLETE
£ 12.49
Item Specifics:
Type: Cigarette Cards Brand: John Player & Sons Card Series: The Kings and Queens of England 1066-1935 Year of Issue: 1935 Presentation: In Original Album Completeness: Incomplete Set (One card missing) Theme: Royalty, British History, Monarchy Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom Original/Reprint: Original Description: A fantastic piece of royal memorabilia, issued to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V in 1935. This is an original "The Kings and Queens of England 1066-1935" album by John Player & Sons.This album is NEARLY COMPLETE and presents a wonderful opportunity for a collector.About the Item:Album: The official 1935 album with a beautiful heraldic cover design. It includes a full index of all 50 monarchs in the series. The back cover features the classic "Player's Navy Cut" logo and a charming, period "Player's Please" written in ink. Card Series: This popular series details the history of the English monarchy from William I (1066) to King George V and Queen Mary (1935). Each slot in the album is accompanied by a detailed historical description of the monarch.Missing Card: The only card missing is No. 5 - HENRY II. The slot for this card is empty. (Please see photos). Condition:Album: The softcover album is in good vintage condition. It shows some light age-related wear and scuffing to the edges and corners, as is expected. The internal pages, including the index, are clean and intact. Cards: Cards present are in very good condition, clean and bright, having been well-preserved within the album's slots. A Perfect Find For:Collectors looking for an almost-complete set. The single missing card (No. 5) is commonly available from other sellers on eBay, making this an easy set to complete. Enthusiasts of British history and the Royal Family.Collectors of 1930s tobacciana and ephemera. Please review all photos carefully as they show the exact condition of the album and clearly illustrate the single missing card.
Type: Cigarette Cards Brand: John Player & Sons Card Series: The Kings and Queens of England 1066-1935 Year of Issue: 1935 Presentation: In Original Album Completeness: Incomplete Set (One card missing) Theme: Royalty, British History, Monarchy Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom Original/Reprint: Original Description: A fantastic piece of royal memorabilia, issued to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V in 1935. This is an original "The Kings and Queens of England 1066-1935" album by John Player & Sons.This album is NEARLY COMPLETE and presents a wonderful opportunity for a collector.About the Item:Album: The official 1935 album with a beautiful heraldic cover design. It includes a full index of all 50 monarchs in the series. The back cover features the classic "Player's Navy Cut" logo and a charming, period "Player's Please" written in ink. Card Series: This popular series details the history of the English monarchy from William I (1066) to King George V and Queen Mary (1935). Each slot in the album is accompanied by a detailed historical description of the monarch.Missing Card: The only card missing is No. 5 - HENRY II. The slot for this card is empty. (Please see photos). Condition:Album: The softcover album is in good vintage condition. It shows some light age-related wear and scuffing to the edges and corners, as is expected. The internal pages, including the index, are clean and intact. Cards: Cards present are in very good condition, clean and bright, having been well-preserved within the album's slots. A Perfect Find For:Collectors looking for an almost-complete set. The single missing card (No. 5) is commonly available from other sellers on eBay, making this an easy set to complete. Enthusiasts of British history and the Royal Family.Collectors of 1930s tobacciana and ephemera. Please review all photos carefully as they show the exact condition of the album and clearly illustrate the single missing card.
