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1954 Tip-Top Bread Circus (D94) - Complete Set of 12 Foldable Cards - Includes 3 Duplicates .
The 1954 Tip-Top Bread Circus (D94) set is a colorful bakery-issued premium that captures the excitement and spectacle of mid-century circus entertainment. Distributed through Tip-Top Bread promotions, the cards feature lively illustrations of circus performers, animals, and attractions, reflecting the era's fascination with big-top shows. With bright artwork and simple descriptive text, the set was designed to appeal to children while also encouraging brand loyalty through everyday purchases. As part of the D-card food issue category, the set remains a nostalgic and visually engaging collectible, prized for its connection to both vintage advertising and the enduring popularity of circus themes in 1950s America.

The cards were meant to create a 3D effect when punched-out and folded. These cards are in good shape and have not been punched-out or folded.

Offered here is a complete set of 12 cards plus 3 duplicates.

The ungraded cards are in Good to Near-Mint condition. Some cards fall below that range. The cards exhibit light to moderate handling wear, including some softened corners and minor surface wear consistent with age. Some of the cards have centering issues.


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18th Thursday 10:00 pm CT
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June
18th Thursday
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This lot is in: 1 - Entertainment Session
(Lots 74001-74145) - 10:00 PM Central Time, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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Heritage Auctions - Dallas
2801 W. Airport Freeway
Dallas, TX 75261

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