These Allen & Ginter tobacco cards feature Naval Flags and their Admirals - for individual countries, circa 1886, and are in an uncut strip. Each card showcases a different flag and country. They are rare and highly sought after by collectors around the world. The cards are part of the tobacco industry's long history of producing collectible cards to promote its products. These tobacco cards were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and were often included in cigarette packs. They featured a wide range of subjects, including sports, celebrities, and historical events. This lot is a great opportunity to own a piece of history and add to your collection.
In antique used condition. The cards have some loss to the graphics. They are an uncut strip of six. They were found in an old scrapbook and they are adhered to a page. The reverse side is blank. Please see photos.
They individually measures approximately 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" - the entire strip measures approximately 2 1/2" x 8 1/4"