Description

Item Specifics Set: Sea Fishes (Series of 50) Card Number: 28 Manufacturer: John Player & Sons Year: 1934 Subject: Black Bream (Spondyliosoma cantharus) Type: Tobacco / Cigarette Card Grading: Ungraded (Excellent Vintage Condition) Detailed Condition Report Directly based on the provided high-resolution scans: Corners: Extremely sharp for a card of this age. Very minor, microscopic rounding on the bottom-right corner (front view), but otherwise retains square, crisp points. Edges: Clean and straight with no visible "nicks" or heavy shelf wear. The factory cut remains distinct. Surface (Front): Excellent color saturation. The lithograph is bright with no significant "foxing" (brown spotting) or scratches. There is a very faint, natural age-toning to the white border, consistent with 90-year-old paper stock. Reverse: The text is clear and fully legible. The adhesive surface appears undisturbed and has not been previously stuck into an album (no paper loss or glue residue). There is a tiny, pin-sized dark speck near the top left "T" in "THIS," likely a natural inclusion in the paper pulp. Centering: Very slightly shifted toward the bottom/left, but still presents beautifully within the borders. Item Description Authentic 1930s John Player & Sons "Sea Fishes" Cigarette Card This is an original, vintage cigarette card #28, featuring the Black Bream. This series is highly regarded by collectors for its beautiful artwork and detailed biological descriptions on the reverse. The card describes the fish's habits in the Mediterranean and Atlantic, noting its nickname, the "Old Wife," and its popularity among sea anglers in the Bognor region. Shipping & Handling: The card will be shipped in a acid-free protective sleeve and a rigid top-loader to ensure it maintains its current condition during transit.