Auction Name: 2026 April 16 Non-Sports Trading Cards Showcase Extended Bidding Auction

Lot Number: 74018

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1930s Halloway's Natural History Series - Wild Animals & Birds - Group of 57 Cards .
Issued during the 1930s, Halloway's Natural History Series - Wild Animals & Birds reflects the enduring educational focus that characterized many Depression-era non-sport issues. The series presents carefully illustrated depictions of exotic mammals and bird species from around the world, combining informative intent with the straightforward, hand-rendered artwork typical of early strip-card productions. Subjects range from imposing jungle predators to colorful avian specimens, offering young collectors both entertainment and a window into the broader natural world at a time when illustrated cards served as an accessible learning tool.

Produced in strip-card format and generally hand-cut from multi-card sheets, surviving examples commonly display the irregular borders and centering variances associated with 1930s R-card issues, enhancing their period authenticity. Scarce and seldom encountered in high grade, Halloway's Wild Animals & Birds series is valued by advanced non-sport collectors for its educational theme, folk-art charm, and representation of the early gum and strip-card era's fascination with nature and discovery.

Offered here are 57 cards from the Wild Animals and Birds card releases:

Wild Animals:
Near complete set of 39 cards. The only missing card is card #40. The lot also includes 4 duplicates.

Birds:
Group includes 14 cards. Cards included are: 2, 7, 12, 15, 16, 24, 27 (x2), 29, 35, 36 (x2), 38, and 39.

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