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Title(s):
A packet of carefully selected Christmas cards, suitable for young or old, by the celebrated makers, Marcus Ward & Co. : sent post free for seven stamps : sold in the ordinary way for one shilling.
Published/Created:
London, [1875?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 20 x 80 mm
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Eph Gr 11
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of George Gregory Smart, Yale BA 1977
[Request]
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Advertisement, on card, for Christmas cards by Marcus Ward & Co.
"With the cards will be sent particulars of two famous word puzzle competitions ; fifty prizes given. Best French confectionery."
"Xmas 7d. cards."
"Buy one packet of the Christmas cards, and you will send for another, and recommend them to your friends."
"The value given is guaranteed, and the packet contains that which will add brightness to the happiest home. Each winner in prize competiton may select his or her favourite sweet."
"Address envelope--Ward, wholesale and export manufacturer, 270 Camberwell Road, London, S.E."
Advertisement on verso: "Choice sweetmeats for Christmas! Address--E. Roberts, Camberwell Confectionery Works, London."
Subject Terms:
Advertising -- Great Britain.
Christmas cards.
Marcus Ward & Co.
Form/Genre:
Ephemera.
Advertisements.
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