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Lot of 50 Wills Cigarette Cards – Railway Equipment Series – In Display File

Lot 36: Lot of 50 Wills Cigarette Cards – Railway Equipment Series – In Display File

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Start price: £10

Estimated price: £25 - £35

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A set of 50 vintage W.D. & H.O. Wills cigarette cards from the Railway Equipment series, presented in a transparent display file. Produced in the 1930s by the Imperial Tobacco Company of Great Britain and Ireland, this series illustrated various aspects of railway technology and infrastructure during the early 20th century. 


Each card features a detailed colour lithograph on the front and informative text on the reverse, covering topics such as locomotives, carriages, signal systems, brake gear, and other key components of British railways. 

 The cards are presented in a purpose-designed transparent display sleeve for protection and easy viewing. 

They appear clean and well-kept, with strong colour retention and minimal wear. 

This is a highly collectible and informative set, ideal for enthusiasts of railway history, transport memorabilia, or vintage cigarette cards.