{"product_id":"military-uniforms-of-the-british-empire-overseas-john-player-sons-1st-ed","title":"Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas, John Player \u0026 Sons — 1st Ed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nottingham, John Player \u0026amp; Sons, 1938\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4to, pp. 24.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The original printed paper wrappers remain remarkably bright and structurally secure, exhibiting only mild scattered foxing primarily to the rear panel and marginal age-toning typical of pre-war ephemera. The staple binding holds firm without significant oxidation or pulling at the spine fold. Internally, the pages are crisp and free from major blemishes, with all fifty cigarette cards meticulously and squarely affixed within their designated printed borders. The colours of the mounted cards remain vibrant and unrubbed, presenting an excellent, well-preserved example of this complete collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e First edition of this complete pre-WWII cigarette card album issued by John Player \u0026amp; Sons, featuring all fifty mounted cards illustrating the vibrant and varied military uniforms of the British Empire's overseas forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced just prior to the outbreak of the Second World War, this ephemeral album serves as a poignant visual record of colonial military pageantry. Complete albums in this well-preserved state are becoming increasingly uncommon on the open market, particularly with the cards so neatly aligned and the wrappers free from significant handling wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating glimpse into the military heritage of the British Empire, this original 1938 John Player \u0026amp; Sons cigarette card album presents a full set of fifty beautifully illustrated collector's cards. Featuring the distinctive uniforms of forces ranging from the Cape Town Highlanders to the Singapore Volunteer Corps, it offers military enthusiasts and tobacciana collectors a vibrant, historical showcase of early twentieth-century imperial pageantry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54813713662291,"sku":"5304","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260819_135743.jpg?v=1788251737","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/military-uniforms-of-the-british-empire-overseas-john-player-sons-1st-ed","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}