Wills Cigarette Picture-Card Album – Plant & Gardening Theme
Vintage Collectible – Original Cigarette Cards – Early 20th Century
Description
Step back in time with this charming vintage Wills Cigarette Picture-Card Album, featuring a partial set of original plant and gardening-themed cigarette cards. Produced by W.D. & H.O. Wills, these albums were popular collectibles in the early to mid-20th century and remain highly sought after by collectors and gardening enthusiasts alike.
Publisher: W.D. & H.O. Wills (Imperial Tobacco Co. Ltd)
Theme: Plants, Flowers, and Gardening
Era: 1920s–1930s
Album Contents: 46/50
Card Size: Approx. 67mm x 37mm (standard size)
Card Details: Each card features a beautifully illustrated plant or flower on the front, with detailed growing tips and information on the reverse.
Album: Original Wills album, designed to house the full set, with printed spaces for each card.
Condition
Album: Good Used Condition - see images
Cards: Very Good Used Condition - see images
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Note: As with all vintage items, minor imperfections may be present due to age and previous handling.
Key Features
Original vintage Wills album with plant and gardening-themed cigarette cards
Beautifully illustrated cards with informative descriptions
A nostalgic collectible for gardening lovers, vintage ephemera fans, and tobacciana collectors
A wonderful gift or display piece
Background
Wills Cigarette Cards were first issued in the late 19th century to promote brand loyalty. Plant and gardening series such as “Garden Flowers,” “Flower Culture in Pots,” and “Flowering Trees & Shrubs” were especially popular, each set typically containing 50 cards with vibrant illustrations and practical gardening advice.
