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1914–1915 Wills's Cigarettes Overseas Dominions & Famous Inventions To - $120
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This is a vintage lot of 19 original Wills's Cigarettes cards dated 1914–1915, part of the "Overseas Dominions (Canada)" and "Famous Inventions" series, issued by W.D. & H.O. Wills, a branch of the Imperial Tobacco Co. of Great Britain & Ireland Ltd. Each card features a full-colour lithograph on the front and an informative description on the back. These were inserted in cigarette packs as collectibles over a century ago.
Highlights include:
Scenes of Ottawa, Montreal, Lake Louise, Edmonton, and the Rocky Mountains
Industries and early life in Canada: Lumberman's Camp, Moose-Hunting, Ploughing the Prairie
Unique themes: “Turtle Catching,” “Shooting the Rapids,” “Crossing a River in the Rockies,” “New Town in the West”
Two rare non-Canada cards including “The Croton Dam, New York” (Famous Inventions series) and “Circular Quay, Sydney”
All cards in protective sleeves; backs are clearly legible
Cards labeled by year (1914 / 1915) for archival clarity
These cards are in excellent condition for their age, with strong colour and crisp detail. No major creases or tears. Highly collectible and perfect for a Canadian history enthusiast or tobacco card collector.
Lot includes all 19 cards as shown. Not sold separately.
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