1972 HAPPY STRIPS OF... Trading Cards Pack Spanish Vintage VHTF & Very Rare Fher

Description: This is a very rare item, and it probably needs an explanation, as I have recently been told that collecting trading cards albums is basically a European thing. In Spain, and in other European countries like for example France and Italy, collecting "trading cards albums" is a very well-known and usual activity among kids and adults alike. Albums are soft cover, stapled books (like comic-books but generally thicker and bigger), and the idea is to literally stick trading cards (called "cromos") on them. Albums come with many numbered slots, and the cromos need to be placed in their specific numbered spot. They came (and still come) in small packages of about 5 to 8 random cromos, and all of them are supposed to be different images / numbers. So what you are seeing here is a real treasure. :) As it happens with all vintage cromos, this ones need a gluing bar to be attached to their album (sticker cromos did not exist yet back in the eighties). I have no idea of what is inside the packs as, of course, this envelopes are sealed and they never tell. Kids would go to "quioskos" (where newspapers and magazines are sold), buy a few of this packs, and try to get lucky with completing their albums. Whatever cromos were repeated would be added to a pile, generally brought to school and exchanged to other kids who would do the same. As a last resort, you could order the cromos you were missing by ordering them from the manufacturer, but there would be a limit for this kind of orders and the manufacturer might not have stock of the needed ones. Sorry about the long explanation!!! But if you look at my item's descriptions you will see that I like that my customers know exactly what they are getting. ^_^ This cards belong to the album: "Happy strips of..." ("Alegres historietas del conejo de la suerte" in Spanish), that depicts characters like Popeye, Felix the Cat, Snuffy Smith, Henry, Redeye and Beetle Bailey. Year: 1972 Envelope size: 8 x 6 cm. ( 3.1" x 2.4" ) approx. Number of cards contained in the envelope: Unknown. Language: Spanish. Even though trading cards have unlettered pictures, they sometimes had explanations and text on the rear. Official product license: YES. This is an OFFICIAL PRODUCT, not a cheap copy of any kind. Condition: This is a rare VINTAGE, UNOPENED trading cards vintage envelope. The package is very light (as it always is), it comes sealed, and the cards are in amazing condition because they have never been taken out, so they are brand new. Please keep in mind that cromos usually came enveloped in very thin, low quality paper, as this paper was always and immediately discarded by kids. Being so, the paper doesn't withstand well the pass of time, as can be seen in the many pictures provided, so please expect some imperfections. That's why these are delicate, very hard to find in such good condition, and sold "as is". Don’t pass on this item if you like it, because this kind of collectible is a very scarce item and even though I try to have them in stock I never know if I will ever have the chance to get it again!!!ADDITIONALLY:If you like this item and would like to see more rare import merchandise (posters, puzzles, figures, books, pins, toys, action figures...), you are welcome to visit my store and, also, to click on the link that reads "Save this seller", right underneath my store's main header.Thanks for dropping by another one of my sales!!! Click HERE to see MORE TRADING CARDS in my store! Click HERE to see MORE POPEYE ITEMS in my store! Click HERE to see MORE FELIX THE CAT ITEMS in my store! 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Price: 29.99 USD

Location: Arvada, Colorado

End Time: 2024-02-21T21:50:05.000Z

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