Description: This RARE card was issued by the LAUREL CONFECTIONERY CO. LTD. Of Toronto Ontario Canada, as an insert premium with their brands of Candy Bars. This card is from a scarce series of cards entitled, “National Flags” designated as V154 in Burdick’s American Card Catalogue. I have not been able to ascertain an exact date for this series in my research but I believe it was issued during the 1920’s (the heyday of Canadian Confectionary cards) . The front of the card features an image of the national flag and an inset image of what I believe to be the coats of arms of the country as well. The art work used for this series, I believe is unique to this set. They differ from the many other flag series issued including Allen & Ginter series. The back features a mail in premium exchange offer for a 9 by 9 sateen flag in exchange for a full set sent to the company. It also mentions that the cards would be cancelled and mailed back with the flag. THIS IS A RARE CANCELLED BACK VARTIATION TYPE. You don’t come across these very often. The not often seen purple ink cancelled stamp is on the back. This is #26 in the series and features BELGIUM. The Card measures 2 9/16 inches by 1 1/8 inches approximately. The card has some edge and corner wear, but is free from major creases. I have scanned the card fairly large for you to be able to judge condition for yourself . THESE CARDS WERE NEVER ISSUED IN THE U.S. or UK Due to the lower population in Canada than in the USA and UK, print runs in Canada were much smaller compared with American and British Cards. Because of this the majority of all Canadian non sports cards are far scarcer than cards issued in the USA & UK. I will be trying to list several EARLY TRADE & TYPE CARDS over the next few days (spread across different categories), including one or two that are unrecorded in any guide, that were put given away with Tobacco, Cigarettes , Caramel, Candy, Gum, Chocolate, Bread Coffee Tea Cereal and other products, covering such diverse subjects as Native American Indians , Baseball , Football, Boy Scouts, Ice Hockey, Golf, Presidents of the United States, NCAA and IVY League Colleges and Universities, Dog Breeds, Circus themes and many more. To view the other cards I have up on ebay please click on the “View Sellers other Items” Icon located on this page. It will take you directly to them. Due to my work schedule and distance to the post office I am only able to ship Monday Mornings. If I haven’t received payment for an item by Sunday evening, the item will have to wait until the next Monday to go out. Its unfortunate but unavoidable. If this doesn’t work for you I respectfully ask that you do not bid or buy. Thanks again. This will be mailed from the USA. For USA purchases I Can combine shipping. Please message me for details. Unfortunately Ebay’s International Shipping Program does not allow for combined shipments on international orders
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Niagara Falls, New York
End Time: 2024-12-23T00:38:37.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.75 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
Flag Cards: Tobacco Cards
