Description

1937 John Player & Sons "Birds & Their Young" #1 BLACKCAP Male - Vintage Tobacco Item Specifics Manufacturer: John Player & Sons Series: "Birds & Their Young" (A Series of 50) Card Number: 1 Subject: Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla atricapilla) Year Issued: 1937 Original/Reproduction: Original Description Available for purchase is an original vintage cigarette card issued by John Player & Sons in 1937. This is the premier card (#1) in the highly collectible "Birds & Their Young" series. The front features a detailed color illustration of a male Blackcap tending to its young in a nest. The reverse side provides a wealth of ornithological information, including the bird's diet (insects, berries, peas), nesting habits, and physical characteristics. Notably, this card was produced with an adhesive surface on the reverse, intended for mounting in a dedicated collector's album. Condition Report Please inspect the high-resolution scans for the most accurate assessment of the condition: Surface: The front image remains bright and clear. The reverse shows some "foxing" (age-related brown spotting) and general toning consistent with a card of this age. Edges: Relatively clean, though the white border shows minor shelf wear. Corners: Light softening and rounding visible on all four corners. Integrity: No major creases, tears, or pinholes are evident. The adhesive back appears unused and has not been previously stuck into an album. Shipping: Your card will be securely packaged in a protective sleeve and top-loader, shipped inside a padded bubble mailer to ensure it arrives in the condition pictured.