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Item Specifics Manufacturer: John Player & Sons Series: Birds & Their Young (Set of 50) Card Number: 37 Subject: Swallow (Hirundo rustica rustica) Year: 1937 Original/Reprint: Original Condition: Used (See description) Item Description This listing is for an original vintage cigarette card issued by John Player & Sons. This card is number 37 from the beautiful "Birds & Their Young" series, released in 1937. Card Details: Front: A vibrant landscape-oriented illustration of a female Swallow at her nest with her young. Back: Features detailed ornithological information, including the bird's length (about 7 1/2 inches), diet, nesting habits using mud and feathers, and unique characteristics like its "twittering" song and skimming flight. Note: The back also indicates that this card was designed with an adhesive surface for a specially prepared album. Condition: The card is in excellent vintage condition with sharp corners and clear text. Please view the high-resolution images to confirm the condition for your own standards. An ideal piece for collectors of nature-themed cigarette cards or vintage bird illustrations.