The Vintage 1961 Sunlight Soap Cards featuring British Birds and Their Nests is a complete set of 20 tea cards, each presented in plastic sleeves for protection. This original UK issue set showcases a theme of birds, making it a delightful collectable item for enthusiasts of trade cards and tea cards. Made in the United Kingdom post-2nd World War, this nostalgic set captures the charm and beauty of British wildlife, perfect for collectors or those with a soft spot for vintage memorabilia.
Vintage Sunlight Soap cards from the British Birds and Their Nests series are a popular collectible set of trade cards (often referred to as "tea cards") issued by Lever Brothers in 1961.
Set Details
Total Cards: A complete set consists of 20 standard-size cards.
Original Publication: These cards were originally distributed with Sunlight Soap products, though they are often found today as part of a 4-page illustrated "Sunlight Book" designed specifically to house the collection.
Illustrations: The cards feature detailed, colourful depictions of various British bird species and their nesting habits, mirroring the style of early nature publications like the Ladybird Series 536 books from the same era.