Set CU10 - Transportation
through the Ages - introduction
Original card set
Issued in 1967, this is a set of 48 cards. The text printing on
the back of the cards is red and black.
Set variations
There are two variations for this set, the variation being on
the text side.
In the first example the top line containing the card number is
printed in black. In the second example this top line is printed
in red and is commonly known as the "top line red" version.
Reprint card set
As described above.
Error cards
Card no. 29 - the "London Bus". On the top line black
series, the bus has an advert on the side for Red Rose Tea. The
advert is typically set on a white background but there is a scarce
variation which has this advert on a blue background. On the top
line red set there is no variation with all cards showing the advert
on the blue background.
Album
An album was issued for this set, with the price of 25¢.
on the front.