CONDITION REPORT

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Presented in a glazed frame and displaying very well overall. This is a complete framed set of 25 vintage Conan Doyle Characters cigarette cards. Colours remain vibrant and the overall presentation is strong for display.

Card 1: Sherlock Holmes (red)

• Small corner loss / nibble to lower right corner

• Light edge wear

• Still displays very well from normal viewing distance

Card 2: Sherlock Holmes Disguised (yellow)

• Tiny corner compression / soft crease to lower left

• Not actual missing paper from inspection

• Very minor and difficult to notice when displayed

Overall Set

• Light age-related edge and surface wear across some cards

• Minor age toning visible in places

• Frame shows light age-related wear consistent with age and display

• Back retains older hanging hardware and mounting clips

• Please study photographs carefully as these form part of the description

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DESCRIPTION

Vintage framed display containing a complete set of 25 Conan Doyle Characters cigarette cards issued by Turf Cigarettes / Alexander Boguslavsky Ltd., London.

An eye-catching collector and interior display piece featuring colourful illustrated character portraits from the Conan Doyle universe including Sherlock Holmes and associated literary characters.

Professionally mounted behind glazing with a black mount and finished in a dark wood-effect frame with gilt inner slip which gives the piece a strong mid-century display feel.

A great decorative piece for:

• Sherlock Holmes collectors

• Vintage advertising collectors

• Study / office decor

• Reading rooms

• Mid-century interiors

• Literary themed spaces

A striking framed set that displays particularly well due to the bold original colours.

📏 Measurements

Frame: 45 × 29 cm

Visible display area: 41 × 25 cm

📦 Postage

Will be carefully wrapped and boxed to protect glazing and frame during transit.

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