This product is a full set of 25 antique 1915 Players cigarette cards featuring British livestock. The cards are original UK issue, depicting farm animals and presented in plastic sleeves. Dating back to before the Second World War, this collectable set captures the charm of British country life and is a unique piece of smoking history. Perfect for collectors of vintage tobacco memorabilia, these Player's cigarette cards offer a glimpse into the past and are a valuable addition to any collection.

The John Player & Sons "British Livestock" cigarette card series is a popular collectable set originally issued in 1915. A full set consists of 25 cards featuring detailed, full-colour illustrations of various farm animal breeds on the front and descriptive text on the reverse.

Key Features of the Set

Breed Variety: The collection showcases a wide range of livestock including:

Cattle: The Jersey, The Hereford, The Dexter, Aberdeen Angus, and The Devon.

Sheep: Romney Marsh, Black-Faced Mountain Ram, Lincoln, and Hampshire Down.

Pigs: Middle White, Berkshire Boar, and White Boar.

Horses: Hunter, Shire, and Shetland Mare.

Versions: While the 1915 standard-size set is the most common, a larger "Extra-Large" version was issued in 1923 (often found in boxes of 50 cigarettes).

Related Sets: Do not confuse this series with the 1925 "Livestock" set, which is a separate series featuring different breeds like the British Friesian Bull and Percheron Mare.