This card was issued by G.W. Gail & Ax – The American Tobacco Co. of Baltimore, Maryland during the 1880’s. It was part of a collection of cards called, “Battle Scenes”.  Between 1875 and the 1940’s, cigarette companies often included collectible trading cards with their packages of cigarettes.

Card shows a colored image of the Pickett’s Charge battle. Reverse has a brief history of the battle, as well as advertising for Gail & Ax’s chewing and smoking tobacco. It also gives a list of the cards included in this collection.

Card measures 2 ½’ by 4”. It has slightly yellowed with age and shows a few spots. No chipping, tears or creases.  [sl]

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