1965 A&BC Battle WWII Trading Cards 30 Card Lot 17 Different UK Gum

1965 A&BC Battle: The Story of World War II – 30 Original UK Gum Cards

A mixed collection of original A&BC Battle: The Story of World War II trading / bubble gum cards, issued in Britain during the mid-1960s.

The lot contains 30 cards in total, comprising 17 different card numbers together with duplicates.

Cards Included:

No. 2 x1 – Attack on Pearl Harbor No. 4 x1 – Grenade of Death No. 6 x1 – Watery Doom No. 12 x1 – Death on the Bridge No. 16 x2 – The Ocean's Victims No. 17 x1 – Attack on Nazi Convoy No. 18 x1 – Jungle Duel No. 22 x1 – Stockade Attack No. 25 x2 – Stopped by Grenades No. 31 x2 – Battlefront Transfusion No. 33 x1 – Nazi Terror No. 36 x1 – Helpless Paratrooper No. 37 x3 – Jungle Execution No. 43 x3 – Disaster in the Street No. 51 x3 – Tangled on a Tree No. 56 x5 – Ambush in Burma No. 57 x1 – Crossing the Rhine

Total: 30 cards Different card numbers: 17

The card fronts feature dramatic illustrated scenes relating to the Second World War.

The reverses carry the individual card number and title, illustrated military figure, descriptive text and A&BC printing information.

The British A&BC Battle series comprised 73 cards and was based on the related American Topps Battle series.

This is a duplicate-heavy mixed collection rather than a complete or near-complete set.

Condition:

Condition varies slightly from card to card. The cards are ungraded, so please inspect all photographs carefully for the exact condition of the corners, edges and surfaces.

Dimensions & Item Details:

Maker: A&BC Series: Battle: The Story of World War II Issue: UK Date: 1965 Type: Original confectionery / bubble gum trading cards Quantity: 30 cards Different Numbers: 17 Duplicates: Yes Complete Set: No Language: English Graded: No

A useful mixed group for an existing A&BC Battle collection, particularly for collectors looking to fill gaps or acquire duplicate examples from this distinctive British non-sport series.