Lot 27: Wills Capstan Navy Cut Cigarettes Advertising Showcard

A die-cut cardboard advertising showcard for Capstan Navy Cut Cigarettes, formed in the shape of a nautical capstan. The lithographed surface features a central illustration of a cigarette packet in blue and white, lettered Medium Strength and Capstan Navy Cut Cigarettes above W.D. & H.O. Wills Bristol & London. The upper section of the capstan is lettered W.D. & H.O. Wills in red, with Capstan Brand in cream to the base. The reverse is fitted with a central backing board and a fold-out cardboard easel support strut.
7.25 inches.