Iles Philippines Cathédrale de Manille [No.218] [Manila Cathedral]

Description

original-colour lithograph on thick card. verso: text description of image, album page no.25 and card no.218;

1 collectible card, published by Chocolat Pupier.

In 1938, immediately prior to the outbreak of World War 2, Pupier Chocolates issued a series collection of cards featuring various countries of the world. After collecting a full series of cards, the album was submitted to the chocolate company in exchange for a free gift – usually something substantial such as a camera, vanity case or toy. To prevent the cards being re-submitted, these were then perforated with the letters “cp” and then returned to the collector together with the gift. Each country had its own mini – series of cards and here the 9 card mini-set covers the Philippines and British Malaya, nos. 217-225. verso: Detailed text in French, including card number and product details. Given their history, the cards are obviously used and have the perforation marks described.