5 Vintage 1880s Lion Coffee Trade Cards Woolson Spice Toledo OH Die Cut Pig
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**Please Refer To ALL Pictures, To Help Determine CONDITION**Please Take A Moment To View All Of Our Items-THANK YOU!Lot of 4 Antique Victorian Lion Coffee Advertising Trade Cards (c. 1880s)Up for sale is a wonderful, curated lot of four (4) original 19th-century Victorian chromolithograph advertising trade cards issued by the Woolson Spice Co. of Toledo, Ohio to promote their famous Lion Coffee brand. These cards were incredibly popular premiums given away inside coffee packages during the late 1800s and are highly sought after by ephemera and advertising collectors today.What is Included in This Lot:Die-Cut Pig Premium: A beautifully shaped novelty card featuring a realistic illustration of a pig. The reverse side features the iconic "STOP THAT BOILING!" text, detailing the strength and economy of Lion Coffee."Views from a Trip Around the World" Educational Series: Features a geographic travel illustration on the front, with educational text regarding the country's geography, history, and inhabitants printed on the back."Bluebeard" Fairy Tale Card: Displays a vivid, dramatic color scene from the classic Charles Perrault fairy tale on the front, with the complete story synopsis printed on the back."Ali Baba & The Forty Thieves" Story Card (1885): Illustrates the famous thieves hiding in giant oil jars. The reverse side carries the story summary alongside the Woolson Spice Co. promotional text offering fine picture premiums.Victorian advertising trade card for, "Gold Metal Coffee" This is titled "The Little Fisherman" The merchant is Butler, Earhart & Co. The back reads "BUCKEYE Coffee & Spice Mills, Butler, Earhart Co. Proprietors, Wholesale Manufacturer Columbus, Ohio" We do have damage to the back!Condition Details:These are authentic antique items over 130 years old. They are in nice, collectible vintage condition with vibrant front graphics and crisp, legible text on the reverse sides. Minor edge wear, natural toning/aging, and typical light corner softness are present as shown in the high-resolution photos. No major tears or missing sections. (We do have damage to the backs of 3 of these.) Please examine the photos carefully to grade the condition yourself before purchasing.
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