Lot 119: Robin Cigarettes Advertising Showcard
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A cardboard point-of-sale advertising showcard for Robin Cigarettes. The showcard features a yellow ground with a central circular lithographed vignette depicting a robin perched upon a branch against a blue sky. The brand name Robin is printed in stylized orange lettering with black drop-shadow and quotation marks, flanked by the words Smoke and Cigarettes in orange serif capitals. The printed paper lithograph is mounted on a thick brown cardboard backing, fitted with two metal-reinforced eyelets at the top edge and a red and white twisted cord for hanging.
Height: 14.5 inches
Width: 8.75 inches.
Condition report:
The showcard is in aged condition with visible wear throughout. A horizontal crease to the cardboard backing is present across the centre (photo 1). The yellow ground shows general fading and discolouration, with a dark circular smudge or stain located to the left of the central robin graphic (photo 1).
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