Add a touch of historic London to your collection with this pair of original
"Sights of London – First Series of 48"
cigarette cards. These vintage cards, issued with Illingworth's and Senior Service cigarettes, showcase detailed sepia-tone photographs of two iconic London landmarks:
Trafalgar Square
(Card No. 33)
Broadcasting House
(Card No. 43)
🗂️ Item Details:
Series:
Sights of London – First Series of 48
Card Numbers:
No. 33 (Trafalgar Square), No. 43 (Broadcasting House)
Publisher:
Issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth’s No.10 Cigarettes
Card Size:
Approx. 7.5 cm x 5 cm (standard cigarette card size)
Front:
Sepia photo of the landmark
Back:
Informative printed description of each location
Date:
Circa 1930s (pre-WWII)
🧾 Condition:
Cards show age-related patina, some edge wear and mild corner rounding
No tears or major damage
Printing on both front and reverse remains clear and legible
Light curvature typical of stored vintage cards (see photos for condition)
These cards are perfect for collectors of vintage ephemera, cigarette cards, or London memorabilia. They also make charming display pieces or thoughtful gifts for lovers of British history.