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Useful Birds Of America Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Trade Cards 15 Of 30 USA 1920
Useful Birds Of America Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Trade Cards 15 Of 30 USA 1920
Useful Birds Of America Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Trade Cards 15 Of 30 USA 1920
Useful Birds Of America Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Trade Cards 15 Of 30 USA 1920
Useful Birds Of America Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Trade Cards 15 Of 30 USA 1920
Useful Birds Of America Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Trade Cards 15 Of 30 USA 1920
Useful Birds Of America Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Trade Cards 15 Of 30 USA 1920
Useful Birds Of America Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Trade Cards 15 Of 30 USA 1920
Useful Birds Of America Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Trade Cards 15 Of 30 USA 1920
Useful Birds Of America Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Trade Cards 15 Of 30 USA 1920
Useful Birds Of America Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Trade Cards 15 Of 30 USA 1920
Useful Birds Of America Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Trade Cards 15 Of 30 USA 1920

Useful Birds Of America Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Trade Cards 15 Of 30 USA 1920

$ 16.89

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Condition: Excellent condition, nice clean fronts & backs with mostly very good corners, a very few being ever so slightly blunted. The backs have two very thin, short ( 3/16'' x 1/2'' or so ) strip of clear tape on two opposite sides,that is flush with the edge of the card, please use zoom to view. #16 The Pine Gross Beak...pic #8, card on far right has small diagonal crease on lower right corner.
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

    Description

    My English father-in-law was a passionate antique dealer.  Many strange & interesting things have passed through his hands, & he has created a fascinating legacy for our family. From his estate...
    This item is a mixed lot of 15 cards from 4 different series, all titled ''Useful Birds Of America'' issued by Church & Dwight Co, the makers of Arm & Hammer baking soda, circa 1920. There is one card from the first set, one from the second, ten from the third  & three from the tenth set. The 3 # 10 cards do not have the Arm & Hammer circle logo on the front. Kind of an odd title...
    Useful
    Birds?... do they do odd jobs?  :)
    These 99 year old cards are exquisitely illustrated, the artwork is detailed & very colorful, simply beautiful to look at. The cards feature a nice selection of 15 different american birds. Along with the delightful front, the backs tell us that a full set of 30 cards could be ordered from the company for a whopping 10 cents...payable in coin or stamps!... those were the days...The backs also devote half the space to a good description of the bird & its habits.
    They are in very good condition, nice clean fronts & backs with mostly very good corners, a very few being ever so slightly blunted. The backs have two very thin, short ( 3/16'' x 1/2'' or so ) strip of clear tape on two opposite sides, that is flush with the edge of the card. Please use zoom to view.  The tape doesn't take anything away from these cards, but it is there. #16 The Pine Gross Beak (photo 8) card on far right has small diagonal crease on lower right corner.
    The cards are in between standard & large size English cigarette cards, & I have shown a quarter to show scale. These are perhaps the best illustrated bird cards that I have ever had, the extra size really makes them a great candidate for framing. Nicely laid out with window matting, perhaps with a see through a glass back, they would look gorgeous. My photos are of each page, front & back, so you can use the zoom feature to inspect each card. There are some close up shots too. These cards are original antiques, and are about 100 years old.
    If questions please message me. I ship within 24 hours. I will also combine shipping for savings with other items from my shop,
    luckinthebox.