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Godfrey Phillips Cigarette Cards c. 1927 (19)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 150.00 USD
Godfrey Phillips Cigarette Cards c. 1927 (19)
For your consideration is this set of nineteen Godfrey Phillips cigarette collectors cards circa 1927. Originally founded and developed by Godfrey Philips Ltd., London, the company was a publicly traded tobacco and cigarette manufacturer with a large global footprint. Tobacco, cigars, and cigarettes were produced and marketed by the company. This set features 19 out of 25 cards with the missing numbers being 3, 6, 9, 22, 24, 25. The cards show a colored portrait of the named figure on the front of the card, while the back indicates what series they were from, the numbering on the card and a small write up on the figure mentioned. The cards show good condition overall with some wear noted on various cards, but no signs of obvious damage is noted. The cards have been placed in card sleeves to preserve their quality. The cards measure 2 1/2" L x 1 7/16" W. When placed in their card sleeves the cards measure 3 1/8" L x 2 1/8" W.