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1912/1923 John Player & Sons “Characters from Dickens” Set of 50.
Lot 514. 1912/1923 John Player & Sons “Characters from Dickens” Set of 50. Such Dickens characters as David Copperfield, Scrooge and the Artful Dodger are shown in drawings on the fronts of these cards and described in text on the backs. The British cigarette company issued the set in two 25-card series in 1912, and then re-issued it in 1923. This set consists of 29 cards from 1912 and 21 from 1923. The card fronts are identical. Designation on the back as “A Series of 50” distinguishes the 1923 edition. A somewhat difficult, desirable, entertaining set. Vg-ex with some cards less, some better.
Minimum Bid $65.
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