Description

For sale is an original 1938 John Player & Sons cigarette card (#24) featuring "Bennett's Wallaby and Young". This card is part of the beautiful "Zoo Babies" series, which showcases various animals and their offspring as seen in British zoos during the late 1930s. History of the Set & Card: The Set: Issued in 1938 by the famous British tobacco company John Player & Sons, this set consists of 25 "large format" cards (approx. 85mm x 55mm). The Purpose: These cards were included in cigarette packs to educate the public on wildlife while encouraging them to collect the full series to paste into specialized albums. Educational Value: The reverse of each card features a detailed descriptive paragraph about the animal's habits and habitat. The Figure: Bennett’s Wallaby: Identification: Also known as the Red-Necked Wallaby, these marsupials are distinguished by their tawny gray fur and the reddish wash across their shoulders. Native Range: They are native to the eastern coast of Australia and the island of Tasmania. Fascinating Fact: Newborn joeys are born looking embryonic and weighing less than 1 gram before climbing into their mother's pouch to continue developing. Condition Notes (PSA 3 VG) Professional Grade: Authenticated and graded VG 3 (Very Good) by PSA (Cert #87178808). Front: Features clear, high-quality full-color artwork of a mother wallaby with her joey. Back: The text is clean and fully legible with typical aging for a card nearly 90 years old. Wear: As a PSA 3, expect minor rounding of the corners and light surface wear consistent with the grade. Shipping & Handling Secure Transit: The card will be shipped in a padded bubble mailer