Bidspirit auction | A Collection of W.D. and

A Collection of W.D. and H.O. Wills Cigarette Card Sets in a Period Album - A collection of W.D. and H.O. Wills cigarette cards housed in a contemporary dark cloth-bound album. The album features gilt-stamped lettering to the front cover reading Wills's Cigarette Card Album. The contents comprise several illustrated series covering diverse subjects, including the British Empire series. Notable themes include early aviation history featuring hot air balloons, dirigibles, and pioneer aircraft; maritime history depicting a range of sailing vessels and steam-powered ships; and historical military scenes and figures. The cards are displayed within pre-cut slotted pages.