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Item Specifics Set: Boy Scout & Girl Guide Patrol Signs & Emblems Card Number: 18 Subject: Sea-Gull (Herring-Gull / Larus argentatus) Manufacturer: John Player & Sons Year: 1933 Type: Tobacco Card / Cigarette Card Condition: Original / Vintage (See photos for details) Item Description Up for auction/sale is an original 1933 John Player & Sons cigarette card from the popular "Boy Scout & Girl Guide Patrol Signs & Emblems" series. This specific card is No. 18, the Sea-Gull. The front features a vibrant illustration of a Herring-Gull on a beach, topped with the distinctive red silhouette emblem and patrol colors (Blue/Red). The reverse provides a fascinating description of the bird's habits, its significance to Sea Scouts, and the official Patrol Call: "Wee-wee-wee." Condition Notes: Front: Good color retention; minor age-toning. Back: Clean, legible text with no significant staining. Edges/Corners: Shows light vintage wear consistent with age; please examine high-resolution scans for exact corner sharpess. Overall: A very presentable copy for a Scouting or nature-themed collection. Shipping & Handling Packaging: Card will be shipped in a protective acid-free sleeve and a rigid top-loader or stay-flat mailer to ensure it arrives in the condition shown.