13-01-2026, 11:56 PM
While perusing the Home Front History page on Facebook, I discovered these lovely cigarette cards from the 1930s, filled with tips for safety. I collect slogan cancels issued by governments attempting to modify citizen behaviour (e.g., USE A POSTAL CODE; MAIL EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS; PRAY FOR PEACE; BUY WAR BONDS) and I therefore found these cards to be irresistible. One of the best images posted was related to philatelic safety. I won’t post that because I have ordered an album of these cards for a gift, but perhaps the intended recipient will add the image to my post …
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