1888 Duke A28 Tobacco Card Album Heroes of Civil War N78 N114 Histories Generals

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RARE 1888 A28 DUKE "THE HEROES OF THE CIVIL WAR"N78/114 SERIES TOBACCO CARD ALBUMAvailable for purchase is a RARE and collectible tobacco card album published by W. Duke, Sons & Company in Durham, North Carolina. The book is designated as album A28 in the American Card Catalog. It was offered to early collectors in exchange for a certain number of Duke cigarettes coupons shortly after its publication in 1888, which was only 23 years after the end of the Civil War. The inside pages contain chromolithographic images of all 50 N78 (booklets) and N114 (cards) from Duke's "Histories of Generals" series. Detailed biographies are included for each of the 50 generals featured (25 Union & 25 Confederate).The album has 30 inside pages, 25 of which feature the generals (2 per page). There is also an introduction page, 3 full-page images of famous battles (Merrimac & Monitor, Gettysburg, Manassas) and a center page with portraits of Generals Grant & Lee. The booklet measures approximately 10 3/8" long and 6 3/4" tall. I purchased this tobacco card album at a recent estate sale.Condition of this collectible tobacco card album is VERY GOOD. All the pages are attached, except for the last one (see photo). The covers are both attached. The front cover has a tape repair on the inside for a small (1/2") tear to the top edge. The rear cover has several chips along edges. The inside pages have bright colors with no handwriting or other issues. Overall, this scarce tobacco card album looks fantastic and is about as nice as you are likely to find. Please take a close look at the many photos I've provided and judge condition for yourself. I'm confident you'll be very pleased with this purchase.If you collect antique tobacco cards and albums, don't miss your opportunity to bid on this offering. My Buy It Now price of only $395 is a bargain for this rare album, especially for one in such nice condition. So buy this booklet now before someone else beats you to the deal!While you're here, please check out my other auction listings by Whenever possible, I'll be happy to reduce shipping for combined purchases.See my other listings for more great items!Published By Cigarette Manufacturer W. Duke & SonsRear CoverCigarette Brands Made By DukeIntroduction PageDetailed Biographical Information For Each General Featured on CardsBiographical Information Continues on Back of Each PageSeveral Full Page LithographsLast Page DetachedPayment is due immediately after purchase. E-bay policy limits sellers to only accepting electronic methods of payment (i.e. PayPal). If you have any questions regarding this policy, please let me know. Virginia residents will need to add 5.3% state sales tax to the final purchase price. E-bay has also started charging sales tax in several other states recently, something beyond my control.For international purchases, I accept Paypal only. The buyer is responsible for all customs fees. The declared value listed on the customs form will be the final selling price of the item. I will not list the item as a "gift" to avoid customs charges.If you're the lucky buyer of this Duke tobacco card album, it will come to you VERY carefully packaged via Parcel Select or Priority Mail shipping (your choice). Shipping will be actual charges from zip code 22980 (packaged weight between 1 and 2 pounds). Use the eBay shipping calculator to determine exact mailing cost to your location. International bidders will need to e-mail me for a shipping quote.E-bay no longer allows sellers to offer buyers the option of purchasing shipping insurance. I will insure this item at my own expense.txzj pxzj4713 txzj-11 txzj41 txzj71 txzj115 read more

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