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1914 Wills's Cigarettes "Famous Inventions" Full Card Set (28 Cards To - $140
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Offered here is a rare and highly detailed full lot of 28 original “Famous Inventions” cigarette cards, issued in 1914 by W.D. & H.O. Wills, a branch of the Imperial Tobacco Co. of Great Britain & Ireland Ltd. Each card showcases a full-color lithograph illustration on the front, with an informative description on the reverse.
This set captures the pinnacle of early 20th-century technological innovation, showcasing inventions from multiple industries including transportation, science, electricity, engineering, and marine.
Key featured inventions:
Watt’s Steam Engine
Early Reflecting Telescope
Stevens’ Screw Propeller
Cugnot’s Traction Engine
Titan Crane
Electric Light & Incandescent Lamp
Vacuum Flask
Rock Drill
Submarine, Parachute, Diving Bell
X-Ray Apparatus
Santos-Dumont’s Aero-Motor
Hydraulic Press, Jacquard Loom, Spinning Machine
Lifeboat, Sun Motor, and more!
Highlights:
All cards are in protective sleeves and labeled by date (1914)
Beautiful illustrations and legible text backs
Overall condition: Very good vintage with some minor wear expected for age
A few rare and hard-to-find cards from this sought-after series
Ideal for collectors of tobacciana, scientific ephemera, or antique educational prints. A brilliant educational or display item with immense visual and historical appeal.
Selling as a full lot only – 28 cards in total
1914 wills cigarettes inventions
vintage science tobacco cards
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