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Item Specifics Manufacturer: W.D. & H.O. Wills Series: The Sea-Shore (A Series of 50) Card Number: 8 Subject: Common Cockles (Cardium edule) Year: 1938 Original/Reprint: Original Condition: Used (See description) Item Description Up for sale is an authentic vintage cigarette card issued by W.D. & H.O. Wills (Branch of the Imperial Tobacco Co.). This card is number 8 from the beautifully illustrated and informative "The Sea-Shore" series. Card Highlights: Front: A vibrant color illustration showing two Common Cockles in their natural marine environment. Back: Contains fascinating natural history facts about how cockles are collected on sand-flats, like those of the Thames, and how they use a muscular foot to rapidly bury themselves when disturbed. Technical Detail: Notes that these bivalves reach a breadth of slightly over 1 inch. Condition: The card is in good vintage condition. The reverse is clean, though it includes the original "adhesive surface" notice at the top. Please refer to the high-resolution photos to assess the edges and corners for your collection. A wonderful addition for collectors of marine life memorabilia, nature-themed tobacco cards, or Wills's specific 1930s sets.