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Item Specifics Manufacturer: John Player & Sons Series: International Air Liners (A Series of 50) Card Number: 45 Subject: Pan American Airways: Main Aisle, "Clipper" Class Flying-Boat Year: 1936 Original/Reprint: Original Condition: Used (See description) Item Description Up for auction is an original vintage tobacco card issued by John Player & Sons. This card is number 45 from the highly collectible "International Air Liners" series. Card Highlights: Front: A vibrant color illustration depicting the Main Aisle of a Pan American Airways "Clipper" Class Flying-Boat. It captures a nostalgic scene of passengers in formal attire relaxing in the spacious cabin. Back: Provides historical context on Pan Am’s routes, mentioning services from Miami to Buenos Aires and trans-Pacific flights from San Francisco to Honolulu and Manila. Historical Detail: Notes that "Clipper" boats offered sleeping accommodation, though passengers often slept ashore during overnight stops. Condition: The card is in good vintage condition. It features clean text on the reverse and maintains bright colors on the front. There is very minor corner wear typical for a card of this age. Please review the provided scans for a closer look.