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Item Specifics Set: Historic Events Card Name: Retreat From Cabul Card Number: #48 Year Manufactured: 1913 Professional Grader: Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) Grade: 3 (Very Good) Certification Number: 71338558 Manufacturer: W.D. & H.O. Wills Type: Tobacco / Cigarette Card Item Description Rare Century-Old Tobacco Card - Graded & Authenticated Available for your collection is an original 1913 W.D. & H.O. Wills card #48, titled "Retreat From Cabul". This card is a notable entry from the "Historic Events" series, depicting a pivotal moment from the First Anglo-Afghan War. Condition & Visuals: Grade: Professionally graded PSA 3 (VG). Front: Features a detailed illustration of a British officer on horseback amidst a winter landscape. The card shows expected age-related wear and light toning consistent with a Very Good grade. Reverse: Contains a thorough historical account of the 1842 rebellion in Afghanistan, the evacuation of Kabul, and the subsequent massacre of retreating troops. Company Info: Issued by W.D. & H.O. Wills, a branch of the Imperial Tobacco Co. of Great Britain & Ireland. This is a high-demand card for collectors of militaria, world history, and early 20th-century tobacco ephemera. Shipping: The card is securely housed in its PSA holder and will be shipped with tracking in a padded mailer to ensure its protection.