Lot 146: Wild Woodbine Cigarettes Advertising Showcard

Wild Woodbine Cigarettes embossed advertising showcard. The ochre ground features a central vignette depicting a five-pack of cigarettes within a decorative pinstripe circle. Large embossed lettering reads ‘WILD WOODBINE’ in cream above ‘CIGARETTES’ in green, with the price ‘5 FOR 2d’ displayed at the base. The card includes a red and green foliate border. Marked to the bottom edge ‘ISSUED BY THE IMPERIAL TOBACCO COMPANY (OF GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND), LIMITED.’ with reference number ‘2755’ to the lower corner. Housed in a modern black frame. Visible area 8.5 x 5 inches.