Lot 098: Vita-Brits Birds of the World Album

Description

A vintage Vita-Brits Birds of the World Album. This collectible album was designed to house a series of collectible cards featuring various bird species from around the globe, distributed with Vita-Brits cereal. The album features colourful illustrations on the cover, depicting an ornate bird of paradise, and includes pre-printed spaces on its internal pages for the insertion of the corresponding bird cards. Original cards are present within the album, with a some missing, adhered to their designated spots, showcasing vibrant images of birds alongside descriptive text providing details about each species. This item represents a piece of advertising and collecting history, appealing to collectors of vintage cereal memorabilia, ornithology-related items, or ephemera.

Condition Report

The album exhibits signs of age-related wear, including creasing and scuffing to the cover edges and corners. The paper throughout the album shows typical yellowing and browning consistent with its age. Some pages have minor foxing. While some collectible cards are present and affixed, the album is incomplete and missing some of the original bird cards.

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