1923 Charles Dickens Tobacco Card Set John Player
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1923 Charles Dickens Tobacco Card Set John Player Illustrated Oliver Twist RARE
The John Player Company was known for the advertising medium of tobacco cards. The cards emphasized both popular sports and aspects of the British Empire such as military regiments, and kings and queens of England with an illustration on the front and a short summary on the back. One of the most unique themes given the typical themes was Characters from Dickens, based on Joseph Clayton Clarke's 1889 book. Player published a set of 25 in 1910 and another 25 in 1912 because of their popularity. After WWI the Dickens Characters were still immensely popular, and so, Players re-issued a complete set of 50, keeping the first series' order, with The Artful Dodger as number one, in 1923.
This rare 1923 printing is complete with all 50 cards of dickens Characters including some of his most famous characters such as Oliver Twist, Scrooge, David Copperfield, and more!
Item number: #11479
Price: $499
PLAYER, John
Dickens Tobacco Card Set
[London] John Player & Son, 1923.
Details:
Description
50 individual cards
References: Philip V. Allingham and George P. Landow ‘John Player Cigaret Cards’;
Language: English
Size: ~ 2.5in X 1.25in (6.5cm x 3.5cm)
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11479
The John Player Company was known for the advertising medium of tobacco cards. The cards emphasized both popular sports and aspects of the British Empire such as military regiments, and kings and queens of England with an illustration on the front and a short summary on the back. One of the most unique themes given the typical themes was Characters from Dickens, based on Joseph Clayton Clarke's 1889 book. Player published a set of 25 in 1910 and another 25 in 1912 because of their popularity. After WWI the Dickens Characters were still immensely popular, and so, Players re-issued a complete set of 50, keeping the first series' order, with The Artful Dodger as number one, in 1923.
This rare 1923 printing is complete with all 50 cards of dickens Characters including some of his most famous characters such as Oliver Twist, Scrooge, David Copperfield, and more!
Item number: #11479
Price: $499
PLAYER, John
Dickens Tobacco Card Set
[London] John Player & Son, 1923.
Details:
Description
50 individual cards
References: Philip V. Allingham and George P. Landow ‘John Player Cigaret Cards’;
Language: English
Size: ~ 2.5in X 1.25in (6.5cm x 3.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
11479
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1923 Charles Dickens Tobacco Card Set John Player
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