Wills's Cigarettes numbers 16 and 36 Merchant Ships (1925) tobacco cards

Step back in time with the beautifully illustrated Wills's Cigarettes Merchant Ships tobacco cards, a prized collectible for history buffs and nautical enthusiasts. Featuring exquisite artwork, cards #16 and #36 capture the craftsmanship of iconic merchant vessels, celebrating the golden age of maritime trade. Whether you're expanding your collection or searching for a rare conversation piece, these classic tobacco cards offer a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century seafaring. Perfect for collectors, historians, and lovers of vintage memorabilia. 

Card #16 is the R.M.S. Mauretania and is in very good condition 
Card #36 is the S.S. America and has an almost unnoticeable crease in the center and a stain in the top right corner but is otherwise in excellent condition 
Each card has a picture of the ship on the front and a bio on the reverse 
Issued by Imperial Tobacco Co. of Great Britain and Ireland, circa 1925 
Each card is 2 11/16" (6.8 cm) long x 1 1/2" (3.8 cm) high 

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