Typhoo Set of L25 Important Industries of The British Empire 1938

Dating from just before the war, our set for October is two-thirds of a century old and the world is not the same place today. The cards show the products of many countries from small islands to large dominions, in colour pictures, together with the countries arms. A description occupies the right hand third. The choice of 'industries' is revealing because nearly all, except those of the UK, are non-manufacturing ' the exploitation of raw materials or the growing of crops. The Empire was then at its peak, with Great Britain as its governing and manufacturing hub. The dominant position held by Britain can be gauged by the facts quoted, such as British yards had under construction 32.6% of the world's total ship-building tonnage, and 70,000 people were employed in linen manufacture in Northern Ireland. Another aspect of being 68 years old can be discovered on the card backs, offers of a tennis racket for 7/6 (37p) or four golf balls for 3/2 (16p). Oh! How times have changed!

This set of L25 Important Industries of The British Empire 1938 issued by Typhoo in very good/finest collectible condition is catalogued at £12.50.

Typhoo Set of L25 Important Industries of The British Empire 1938 : £12.50

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