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Item Specifics Set: Kings & Queens of England (Series of 50) Card Number: 45 Subject: Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen (1792–1849) Manufacturer: John Player & Sons (Branch of the Imperial Tobacco Co.) Year of Issue: 1935 Type: Tobacco/Cigarette Card Condition: [Insert Your Grade, e.g., Excellent / Mid-Grade / Light Wear] Condition Description Please review the high-resolution scans provided for exact condition. Front: Features a vibrant color lithograph based on the painting by Sir W. Beechey. The registration is sharp with strong colors. Back: Includes a detailed historical biography. Text is clear and legible. Corners/Edges: [Note any specific touches of wear, softening, or minor stains here]. Stock: This is the adhesive back variety, as noted by the text at the top of the reverse side. Historical Note This card depicts Queen Adelaide, for whom the city of Adelaide in Australia is named. The reverse provides a fascinating look at her life, including her marriage to William IV and her philanthropic work which earned her high public esteem in her later years. Shipping & Handling Shipping: Card will be shipped in a protective sleeve and top loader, secured in a reinforced mailer to ensure it arrives in the condition shown. Combined Shipping: I offer combined shipping on multiple card purchases. Please wait for a revised invoice before paying. Add this classic piece of British royal history to your collection today!