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eBay Listing: 1933 John Player & Sons "Aviary and Cage Birds" #13 Listing Title 1933 John Player & Sons Aviary and Cage Birds #13 LONDON FANCY CANARY Vintage Item Specifics Manufacturer: John Player & Sons Series: "Aviary and Cage Birds" (A Series of 50) Card Number: 13 Subject: London Fancy Canary Year Issued: 1933 Format: Tobacco/Cigarette Card Description Up for sale is an original vintage cigarette card issued by John Player & Sons in 1933. This card is part of the "Aviary and Cage Birds" series and features the London Fancy Canary. The London Fancy is a legendary breed among bird collectors, known for its striking contrast of rich yellow plumage and dark green-black wings and tail. The reverse of the card provides detailed care instructions from the era, including diet recommendations like Spanish canary seed, millet, and red rape seed. Condition Report Based on the high-resolution scans, here is a detailed assessment of this 90+ year-old card: Front: The lithograph is bright and well-centered with excellent color retention. Corners: Shows light softening and minor rounding at the tips, which is typical for cards of this age. Edges: Generally clean with very slight shelf wear. Reverse: The text is crisp and fully legible. There is a minor vertical surface "wave" or light indentation visible near the center, but no heavy creasing or staining. Overall Grade: Very Good (VG). Shipping & BIN Pricing Shipping: Shipped securely in a protective sleeve and top-loader, mailed inside a padded bubble mailer to ensure it arrives exactly as pictured.