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Item Specifics Sport: Soccer / Association Football Year: 1934 Set: Hints on Association Football (Chinese Edition) Manufacturer: British American Tobacco (B.A.T.) Professional Grader: Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) Quantity: 3 Graded Cards The Grades: CGC 7 Near Mint: Card #46 (Goalmouth Scrimmage) CGC 6 EX/NM: Card #20 (Running with the Ball) CGC 5.5 Excellent+: Card #12 (Heading the Ball) Description Rare Pre-War Chinese Soccer History: Up for sale is a high-grade trio of original 1934 Hints on Association Football cards. This is the Chinese Edition issued by British American Tobacco (B.A.T.). These are significantly rarer than the UK "John Player & Sons" version, as they feature localized imagery and facial alterations specifically for the Chinese market. The Trio Includes: Card #46 - Goalmouth Scrimmage (CGC 7 NM): An incredibly high grade for this set! Action scene of a crowded penalty area. Card #20 - Running with the Ball (CGC 6 EX/NM): High-grade example illustrating dribbling technique. Card #12 - Heading the Ball (CGC 5.5 EX+): Technical demonstration of aerial play. Instructional Backs & Translation: The backs feature rare Chinese text providing technical "hints." Card #12 (Heading): Explains using the forehead for direction. Card #20 (Dribbling): Advises keeping the ball close to the feet during a sprint. Card #46 (Scrimmage): Discusses positioning and anticipation in front of the goal. Collector's Note: Finding these 1930s Chinese tobacco cards in "7" and "6" holders is extremely difficult. Most surviving copies are found raw with heavy wear or paper loss. This slabbed trio is an investment-grade addition for any world soccer or pre-war tobacco card enthusiast.