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Topps Love Initials Wax Pack Shop Display Box - Unissued? Test? Unrecorded? Ltd? For Sale


Topps Love Initials Wax Pack Shop Display Box - Unissued? Test? Unrecorded? Ltd?
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red-bat66A&BC - Topps - Anglo - SomportexWax Wrappers Boxes Raw Cards PSA CardsOver 50 Years Collecting Experience100%Authenticity GuaranteedTopps Love initials 10c Display Box

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This Topps Love Initials shop counter display box does not seem to be recorded anywhere. It doesn\'t seem to be recordedin any reference books I have either. Apparently, the preliminary concept design was drawn up by Norm Saunders in the late 60\'s. The product number is 1-489-37-01-9 Topps Chewing Gum, INC., Duryea, PA 18642. Made and printed in U.S.A. The box is in faircondition, This box does havecreases and a 3/4\" tear as per red arrow (See photos please). This box is complete and has not been in the market place before. This box held 24packets and was full when I removed the wax packets over 40 years ago and each packet if I remember correctly contained 3 stickersand a piece of pesky gum. Not much seems to be known about this box. It may be unrecorded/unissued or a limited production/test run. I believe it was re-issued Mod Initials a couple ofyears later.

Thereforeit is an extraordinary opportunity for a collector to own an extremelyuncommon collectable from Toppsand should not to be missed.


Pluto modelPaymentShippingReturns & responsePSAgarno PSAPSA Card Grading GuideWhy PSA Grade Your Cards?Raw Condition Card Grading GuideForums & Card Collecting SitesThe Wrapper MagazineWax Wrappers & FakesWax Wrapper & Type Card CollectingA&BC 1966 Batman A-Series A&BC Star Trek ArticleA&BC Card Production Nigel\'s Webspace - English Football Cards 1965 to 1980Nigel\'s Webspace - Interesting A&BC ArticlesPaymentShippingReturns & responsePSAgarno PSAPSA Card Grading GuideWhy PSA Grade Your Cards?Raw Condition Card Grading GuideForums & Card Collecting SitesThe Wrapper MagazineWax Wrappers & FakesWax Wrapper & Type Card CollectingA&BC 1966 Batman A-Series A&BC Star Trek ArticleA&BC Card Production Nigel\'s Webspace - English Football Cards 1965 to 1980Nigel\'s Webspace - Interesting A&BC Articles

I accept payment by any of the following methods:


PayPal -Fast and convenient for both buyers and sellers- buyer canpay using credit/debit card or bank account


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Credit Card -Buyers can contact meduring checkout to make a credit card payment.


Cheque/Postal Order -Buyers can send a cheque or postal order.


Escrow -For high-priced items.


Please pay as soon as possible after winning an sale as that will allow meto post your item to you sooner. All payment will need to be cleared before your item is posted.

​​​​​​I offer FREE shipping on some but not all items -Please note that international buyers areALWAYS responsible for import/customs duties on ALLshipments whereapplicable.I am a UK based seller so there will not be anyhigh postage costs - import duties - VAT and handling fees. Bemindful of this when purchasing items from the USA and other is estimated using postage estimator order will be dispatched in most cases within 2working days of receiving payment (Monday-Friday) and you should expect to receive it within 2 or 4days after dispatch (for orders sent Royal Mail (RM) 1st Class). If multiple items are purchased and added to the basket I will combine sent nationally will be sent through the RM. International items will be sent through the international shipping programme. At this timeseller-specified combined postage discounts aren’t supported by the Global Shipping Programme. Howevera combined postage discount for the international leg of the delivery will automatically be applied during checkout when the buyer places all items in their shopping basket prior to making a the unlikely event that your item is lost, damaged or stolen in the postal system I will take responsibility and I will log any issue with the carrier. Subject to the carrier accepting responsibility for the loss I will issue either a full refund or replacement item if agreed (subject to availability).

If in the unlikely event you are not satisfied with your purchase you can return the collectableand get a full refund or exchange the itemfor another one (subject to avalability).


You can return a collectable if there is an issue for up to 14 days from the date you purchased it.


Buyer pays return postage please.


Any collectableyou return must be the same item in the same condition as you received it and package properly.


I will leave response once I have received response from the buyer to ensure the item has been received and there are no problems. If you have any problems or queries please contact me before leaving negative response.


My aim is toresolvedisputes fairly reasonablyquickly and informally.There is not anysituation that cannot be resolved without having to leave negativeresponse for each other please.

If anyone needs any help or advise on the Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) and processing cards please contact me.


Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) is the largest and most trusted third-party grading and authentication company in the world.Cards and collectibles graded by PSA are worth considerably more than those that are not – and for good reason. As the grading standard of the industryPSA is the preferred choice of collectors dealers and sale houses worldwide. Founded in 1991 PSA has processed over 20 million cards and collectibles with a cumulative declared value of over a billion dollars. Each month the PSAprocessapproximately 100,000 submissions from hobbyists who are serious about maximising the value of their collections. By providing the advantage and protection of impartial third-party grading the PSA has created a market in which collectors can participate with complete confidence and trust.

Follow the links below to look at my cards on the PSA set registry under the name garno


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Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) 10-Point Card Grading Scale


As with any type of collecting it isalways best to know the condition or grade of the collectable. Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) has a 10-point Grading Scale that was developed as a guideline for grading trading cards. This standard was developed by a group of trading card experts that recognised that in order for the trading card industry to realise its true potential an industry-wide grading standard was needed. The PSA 10-Point Grading Scale has developed into the standard for the industry and is accepted by professional trading card dealers collectors and leading sale houses.


Definitions of Basic Card Grades


GEM-MT-10Gem Mint 10is a virtually perfect card. Attributes include four perfectly sharp corners sharp focusfull original gloss. The card must be free of staining of any kind but an allowance may be made for a slight printing imperfection if it does not impair the overall appeal of the card. The image must be centred on the card within a tolerance not to exceed approximately 55/45 to 60/40 percent on the front, and 75/25 percent on the reverse.


MINT-9 Mint 9is a superb condition card that exhibits only one of the following minor flaws: a very slight wax stain on reversea minor printing imperfection or slightly off-white borders. Centring must be approximately 60/40 to 65/35 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the reverse.


NM-MT-8Near Mint-Mint 8is a super high end card that appears Mint 9 at first glance. But upon closer inspection, the card can exhibit the following: A very slight wax stain on reverse, slightest fraying at one or two corners, a minor printing imperfection and/or slightly off-white borders. Centring must be approximately 65/35 to 70/30 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the reverse.


NM-7 Near Mint 7shows a slight surface wear visible upon close inspection. There may be slight fraying on some corners. Picture focus may be slightly out-of-register. A minor printing blemish is acceptable. Slight wax staining is acceptable on the back of the card only. Most of the original gloss is retained. Centring must be approximately 70/30 to 75/25 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the back.


EX-MT-6 Excellent-Mint 6may have visible surface wear or a printing defect which does not detract from its overall appeal. A very light scratch may be detected only upon close inspection. Corners may have slightly graduated fraying. Picture focus may be slightly out of register. Card may show some loss of original gloss may have minor wax stain on reversemay exhibit very slight notching on edges and may also show some off-whiteness on borders. Centring must be 80/20 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the reverse.


EX-5 Excellent 5cards show very minor rounding of the corners that is becoming evident. Surface wear or printing defects are more visible. There may be minor chipping on edges. Loss of original gloss will be more apparent. Focus of picture may be slightly out of register. Several light scratches may be visible upon close inspection, but do not detract from the appeal of the card. Card may show some off-whiteness of borders. Centring must be 85/15 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the back.


VG-EX-4 Very Good-Excellent 4cards have corners that may be slightly rounded. Surface wear is noticeable but modest. The card may have light scuffing or light scratches. Some original gloss will be retained. Borders may be slightly off-white. A light crease may be visible. Centring must be 85/15 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the back.


VG-3 AVery Good 3card reveals some rounding of the corners though not extreme. Some surface wear will be apparentalong with possible light scuffing or light scratches. Focus may be somewhat off-register and edges may exhibit noticeable wear. Much, but not all, of the card\'s original gloss will be lost. Borders may be somewhat yellowed and/or discoloured. A crease may be visible. Printing defects are possible. Slight stain may show on obverse and wax staining on reverse may be more prominent. Centring must be 90/10 or better on the front and back.


G-2 AGood 2card\'s corners show accelerated rounding and surface wear is starting to become obvious. A good card may have scratching scuffinglight staining or chipping of enamel on obverse. There may be several creases. Original gloss may be completely absent. Card may show considerable discolouration. Centring must be 90/10 or better on the front and back.


FR-1.5 A fair 1.5 card\'s corners will show extreme wearpossibly affecting framing of the picture. The surface of the card will show advanced stages of wearincluding scuffingscratchingpittingchipping and staining. The picture will possibly be quite out-of-register and the borders may have become brown and dirty. The card may have one or more heavy creases. In order to achieve a Fair gradea card must be fully intact. Even though the card may be heavily wornit cannot achieve this grade if it is missing solid pieces of the card as a result of a major tearetc. This would include damage such as the removal of the back layer of the card or an entire corner. The centring must be approximately 90/10 or better on the front and back.


PR-1A Poor 1 will exhibit many of the same qualities of a PSA Fair 1.5 but the defects may have advanced to such a serious stage that the eye appeal of the card has nearly vanished in its entirety. A Poor card may be missing one or two small pieces, exhibit major creasing that nearly breaks through all the layers of cardboard or it may contain extreme discolouration or dirtiness throughout that may make it difficult to identify the issue or content of the card on either the front or back. A card of this nature may also show noticeable warping or another type of destructive defect.


HALF-POINT GRADESCards that exhibit high-end qualities within each particular gradebetween PSA Good 2 and PSA Mint 9may achieve a half-point increase. While PSA graders will evaluate all of the attributes possessed by a card in order to determine if the card may be eligiblethere will be a clear focus on centring.

Generally speakinga card must exhibit centring that is 5-10% better, at minimumthan the lowest % allowed within a particular grade. It is important to note that there may be cases where the overall strength of the card, such as the quality of the corners and print, will give the card the edge it needs despite the fact that it may exhibit only marginal centring for the grade. This is especially true for cards that find themselves within the bottom half of the PSA 1-10 scale.

Finallykeep in mind that qualifiers will not apply to grades that achieve the half-point increase since, by definitionthese cards have to exhibit high-end qualities within the grade in order to warrant consideration. For example there will not be cards graded PSA NM-MT-Plus 8.5 OC or PSA EX-MT-Plus 6.5 PD since the half-point is reserved for high-end cards within each grade.


Card Flaws


OC -Centringis determined by by comparing the measurements of the borders from left to right and top to bottom. The centring is designated as the percent of difference at the most off-centre part of the card. A 5% leeway is given to the front centring minimum standards for cards which grade NM 7 or better. For example, a card which meets all of the other requirements for MT 9 and measures 60/40 off centre on the front automatically meets the PSA front centring standards for MT 9. If a card meets all of the other requirements for MT 9 and measures 65/35 off centre on the front, it may be deemed to meet the PSA front centring standards for MT 9 if the eye appeal of the card is good. Cards with centring below the minimum standards for the grade will be designatedOCFor examplea PSA Mint 9 card which is more than 65/35 off centre on the front would be graded Mint 9 OC.


ST Cards withstainingbelow the minimum standards for the grade are designatedST.

PD Cards with significantprinting defectsare designated asPD.

OF Cards withfocusbelow the minimum standards for the grade are designated asOF.

MKCards withwriting, ink marks pencil marksetc. are designated asMK.


Upgradable Cards - No Grade Definitions


If the grade of acard is available and is listed with one of the following gradesthis card was determined to be un-gradable for the following reasons:


N-1Evidence of Trimming:When a card\'s edge has been altered, a card doctor may use scissors scalpelcutteror any other cutting instrument. A trimmed card may show one of the following: Hook up or down, have one razor sharp edgea difference in toning along the edge a wavy look.


N-2 Evidence of Restoration:When a card\'s paper stock is built up - for example, when ripped corners are built up to look like new corners.


N-3 Evidence of Recolouration:Where a card\'s colour has been artificially Authenticity:This is the term used when a card is Stock:This term is used when the paper stock is altered in one or more of the following ways: Stretching and trimming, recolouring and restoring, trimming and recolouring, restoring an trimming, crease or wrinkle is pressed out, or gloss is enhanced.


N-6 Minimum Size Requirement:When a card is significantly undersized according to factory specifications.

N-7 Evidence of Cleaning:When a whitener is used to whiten borders or a solution is used to remove wax candy gum or tobacco stains.


N-8 Miscut:This term is used when the factory cut is an abnormal cut.


N-9 Don\'t Grade:Non-graded cards may be oversized or an obscure issue.


N-O Authentic Only: This means that while PSA is only certifying that the item is genuine due to the existence of an alteration with malice or otherwise. Also a major defect of the original submitter may have requested that the PSA encapsulate the card without a grade. The “Authentic” label means that the item in our opinion is real but nothing more.


AA-Authentic Altered: This means that while PSA is certifying that the item is genuine due to the existence of alterations the item cannot receive a numerical grade. The term altered may mean that the card shows evidence of one or more of the following: trimming, recolouring, restoration, and/or cleaning. Items receiving the \"Authentic Altered\" designation, in our opinion, are genuine with the presence of some type of alteration. This is done on a case-by-case basis only, and must be notated on the submission form at the time of submission.


The Importance of Eye Appeal and Subjectivity in Grading


Over the years, more and more collectors have come to understand the basic guidelines behind PSA grading. After grading for well over a decade, PSA grading standards have truly become the official standard for the most valuable cards in the hobby. That being said, there are a host of grading questions that arise and the one basic question that comes up the most has to do with eye appeal and centring.


While it\'s true that a large part of grading is objective (locating print defects, staining, surface wrinkles, measuring centring, etc.), the other component of grading is somewhat subjective. The best way to define the subjective element is to do so by posing a question: What will the market accept for this particular issue?

Again, the vast majority of grading is applied with a basic, objective standard but no one can ignore the small (yet sometimes significant) subjective element. This issue will usually arise when centring and/or eye appeal are in question. For example, while most cards fall clearly within the centring guidelines for a particular grade, some cards fall either just within or just outside the printed centring standards. The key point to remember is that the graders reserve the right, based on the strength or weakness of the eye appeal, to make a judgment call on the grade of a particular card.


What does this mean exactly?


Well, take this example. Let\'s say you have a 1955 Topps Sandy Koufax rookie card that is right on the edge of the acceptable guidelines for centring in a particular grade. The 1955 Koufax card has a yellow background that tends to blend with the border of the card. In other words, the contrast isn\'t great, so poor centring may not be much of an eyesore – the borders are not clearly defined. In this case, if the card exhibits extremely strong characteristics in other areas (colour, corners, etc.), an exception may be made to allow an otherwise slightly ofw-center card to fall within an unqualified grade (no OC qualifier). This is a rare occurrence but it does happen.


On the other hand, there are cards that technically fall within the printed PSA Grading Standards that may be prevented from reaching a particular unqualified grade because the eye appeal becomes an issue. For example, a 1957 Topps Sandy Koufax card has great contrast between the white borders and the picture because the background is very dark. It is possible that a 1957 Topps Sandy Koufax, one that technically measures for a particular grade – let\'s say 70/30, may be prevented from reaching that unqualified grade because the market would view that card as off-centre – based on eye appeal issues. Again, this is a rare occurrence but it does happen from time to time when a judgment call has to be made on a card that pushes the limits for centring.


In conclusion, the issues discussed do not apply to the vast majority of cards that filter through the PSA grading process each day but this is an issue that needed some clarification in the marketplace. The bottom line is that there are times when a PSA grader must make a call on a card that falls on the line between two grades and that final determination is made based on experience, eye appeal and market acceptability.


One of the most influential trends for me and many card collectors of the last 20 years or so have been the advent of professional or third-party grading. The main reason I guess for its popularity is simple: a card receiving a high grade from a reputable company often sells for considerably more than a card that has not been graded. However for me personally themain reason for grading cards through the PSA is competing with like minded people for the world\'s highest graded card sets. Furthermore I now have a lot of my collection in pictures on the PSA set registry (Google - garno PSA) for all the world to see that includes wrappersboxes and other interesting items. (They used to belocked away in my cupboard and no one saw them) People who are interested can also see what wrappers boxes etc. came with particularcard set too. Not surprisingly some collectors/sellers are happy with using a method that helps them make more money when they sell their collectibles.

I have notexperienced any problems with sending or receiving cards over the past severalyears to the PSA and I have submitted nearly4000 cards.

As you\'re probably aware grading involves submitting the card to an experienced professional. He examines the card down to the finest detail inspecting cornersedgescentring and surface before assigning it a final score and encapsulating it in a sonically sealed slab that will preserve the card in that condition forever. The card is also bar coded and given its own unique code for verification purposes called a certification number. There is also a PSA population report that shows how many cards that have been graded exist and at what grade.

The protection and preservation aspect is great too but more important is that an unbiased third-party sets the gradewhich makes selling the cards sight-unseen over the Web so much more palatable as the buyer knows exactly what he’s getting based on the reputation of the grading company. I\'ve personally notsold a card ever but I have traded many mainly with people in the USA.

Greater Resale Potential: On today’s secondary market, especially online where many collectibles are traded sight unseen, graded cards are easier to sell. With grading, collectors can be confident in the quality of the card being bought. A&BC is becoming increasingly popular with American collectors and a Battle No1 card recently sold for 500 USD$ on .

Authenticity: You can be assured that you have the real dealand not a counterfeit. Some expensive cards are being faked but you can rest assured if you purchase a PSA card it is authenticated. What is more of a worry now is wrapper fakes. It is what it is...sale no return and you can even enter the certification number on the PSA website to further prove the cards authenticity. I am in the process of getting my wrappers graded (GAI) especially Mars Attacks!

Tamper Proof: Once a card has been graded slabbed and sonically sealed the integrity of the card is protected from all kinds of tampering. There’s no way to slip a card of lesser quality into the holder undetected.

Display: The cardholder is attractive, robust and stackable. It provides unobstructed viewing of your card from all angles. You can also display them using proprietary plastic mounts.

The Reputation of PSA operates with the same honesty integrity excellent knowledge reliability and consistency (well almost all of the time.....)

For me personally I\'m hooked on the hobby especially the competing through the PSA set registery at:

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I am not a professional grader of cards. My judgement with appraising thecondition of the cards I have for sale may be subjective. Always study the photographs and please ask questions. Please note that Manufacturing defects I.e. OC MK PD etc. do not apply with raw cards. You should be mindful of this if you wish to send cards to the PSA for grading.


Mint - Uncirculated cards direct from the wax wrapper or packet.


FCC - Finest Collectable Condition - Near perfect cards that have been handled with extreme care. Very good - Clean undamaged cards with sharp corners edges showing slight signs of handling.


Good - Collectors can use cards of these grades as fillers until better ones can be found. One or two minor blemishes may be visible corners may be marked or slightly rounded no creases.


Fair - Collectors use cards of these grades as fillers until better ones can be found. Showing signs of considerable handling such as rounded corners slight damage along edges or a minor crack.


Poor - Collectors use cards of these grades as fillers until better ones can be found. Prominently cracked or with some surface damage often with rounded corners and a degree of soiling.


Very poor - Collectors use cards of these grades as fillers until better ones can be found. Cards with serious cracks a piece missing soiled damaged badly worn or cut.

For your information here are some links to hobby sites/forums you may or may not know about:


Vintage Non-Sports Cards Chat Board -[link removed by ]

This site is an onlinemoderated forum for discussing Vintage Non-Sports Cards and other Non-Sports Memorabilia like pinbackssilks and leathers.


Cigarette and Card Collecting site -[link removed by ]

Mainly UK based card collecting.


PSA set registry forum -[link removed by ]

Home of the PSA set registery


All Collectables -[link removed by ]

Stamps-autographs-cards etc.


Hauls of shame -[link removed by ]

Frauds fakes theft etc.



I subscribeto the wrapper and have done for over 15 years now. A paper periodical the Wrapper is a magazine that supports the non-sport card collecting hobby mainly in the USA! Inside The Wrapper you\'ll also find interesting articles about various card sets and non-sport topics many of them from Topps that shared many subjects as you know with A&BC Chewing Gum.There are from time to time articles from the UK issues and you can submit articles too for publishing by contacting Les Davis through his website.


You\'ll also find ads for non-sport enthusiasts interested in buying and selling their cards and collections.


Subscribe to the wrapper by visiting the website: The Wrapper- ([link removed by ])


Unfortunately there are a lot of fake wrappers in the marketplace being produced by unscrupulous people. All the wrappers I have for sale are 100% authentic guaranteed. How do I know? I was lucky enough to come across a large quantity of counter display boxes and loose wax packs during the early 70’s just before my teenage years. I unwrapped the cards during the 80\'s and carefully removed the pesky gum from the packs which was staining the cards. I kept all of the wrappers many in near perfect condition as I was fascinated by the designsthemes and bright colours. Now I have learnt that you can usually tell a fake wrapper as they are usually printed on thicker waxier paper and feel different to an original. The colours are different and the ink just looks like it is from a modern printer or photocopier and not themetal plate machine printed original. The creases are usually a giveaway and blurring of the text along the Copyright edge along with the cutting being a little odd. Furthermore be suspicious of sellers that do not offer good photographs of wrappers too. If in doubt compare to a known original and send back fake wrappers to the sellers notifying .


If you have any comments or anything to add please contact me.

A collector has a huge selection of cards from which to collect. My interests are Topps Anglo Somportex and A&BC. This is too much of a broad base for most collectors to buy into especially from a financial perspective. It has taken me over 50 Years to amass my huge collection and I’m nowhere near finishing my goal of collecting every non-sports English card issue from Anglo Somportex and A&BC.However collecting does offer freedom of choice to make realistic goals. Why not set your targets lower and collect type cards from sets. How about adding to that goal a wrapper issue from that card set? How about then collecting variant wrappers or variant cards from that set? In the end the choice of what you should collect is yours.A theme or taste often guides a collector. Some collectors collect cards from a specific era or type or of a favourite player or team. A favourite comic hero or television program.


Some collectors collect unusual or rare cards. Some collectors simply collect what fancies them at the moment. Some collectors change their focus over time perhaps switching from 64\' Bubbles Outer Limits to 69\' A&BC Star Trek. Some may switch to or include related memorabilia such as football or non-sport autographs shop posters and the very rare counter display boxes.


Whatever your choice submit red-bat66 to your list of favourite sellers as I will be selling a lot of interesting and hard to find collectables over the coming years.

I desperately need to know what the counter display box looked like. Can you help? My favourite set ever I just wish I had a counter display box!!! Go to my card sets at:1966 A & BC BATMAN SERIES A.


A Series Red Bat 66 Series or Puzzle Back A Series


The second series released by A&BCis known as the A Series or the Red Bat series which as usual are smaller than the Topps cards. The name of this 44 card offering is derived from the card title being surrounded by a red bat graphic. Distributed with 2 variant wax wrappers (as far as I know) these singles showcase colour action pictures. An \"A\" is included after each card number on the backs. The backs also exhibit a short description of the picture and a puzzle piece. The card backs can be merged to form six different puzzlesincluding six-piece puzzles of The Joker Cat WomanThe Penguin and The Riddler and two separate10-piece puzzles: one of Batman and one of Robin. Great Norm Saunders artwork!!!


1969 A & BC Star Trek - The most challenging vintage Star Trek set


Follow link to read an in-depth article clikhere.([link removed by ])

A&BC Non - Sports Cards & Stickers Production Produced Between 1953-74


Cards and stickers produced by A&BC Gum (in chronological order of production by year) excepting football card issues.

The information in the following table has been compiled from a number of sources but primarily from American & British Chewing Gum Ltd. Cards (A.&B.C.), The London Cigarette Card Company Ltd. Guide Book No. 3 Published 1981 2nd Revised Edition 2004.


Year of issue / Set name / Size A&BC


1953 Film and T.V. Stars (25)

1953 Film and T.V. Stars (48)

1953 Film and T.V. Stars, 2nd series (48)

1953 Film and T.V. Stars, 3rd series (48)

1953 Royal Portraits (24)

1954 All Sports (120)

1955 Film Stars (48)

1958 Planes (120)

1958 Railway Engines (48)

1958 Real Colour Films (size ?)

1958 Space Cards (88)

1959 Cricketers (48)

1959 Elvis Presley (66)

1959 Flags of the World (80)

1959 Railway Engines (72)

1959 T.V. Westerns (56)

1960 Exploits of William Tell (36)

1960 Funny Greeting (66)

1960 Golden Boys (36) / (40) (Plain back?)

1961 Cricketers, Test Series (48)

1961 Fotostars (40)

1961 Funny Valentine (66)

1961 Who-Z-At-Star? (70)

1962 Sir Francis Drake (25)

1962 Wacky Plaks (88)

1963 Flags of the World (80)

1964 Beatles (60)

1964 Top Stars (50)

1964 Top Stars (40)

1965 Beatles (40)

1965 Beatles, 2nd series (45)

1965 Civil war banknotes (15)

1965 Civil war news (88)

1965 Pop Stars Fab. Photo Stamps (96)

1965 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (55)

1965 The Rolling Stones (40)

1965 Winston Churchill (55)

1966 Batman A & B series (44)

1966 Batman (55) Black Bat & Fan Club

1966 Battle (73)

1966 Flags (40)

1966 Military Emblems (24)

1966 Silly Stickers (37)

1967 Batman (44)

1967 Batman (38)

1967 Batman (55)

1967 Christian Names (56)

1967 Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (25)

1967 Magic (36)

1967 The Monkees (55)

1967 The Monkees (55)

1967 The Monkees Hit Songs (30)

1967 Ugly Stickers (44)

1967 Wacky Labels (37)

1967 You\'ll Die Laughing (48)

1968 Bazooka Joe and his Gang (60)

1968 Comic Book Foldees (43 not 44)

1968 Famous Indian chiefs (22)

1968 Hip Patches (200)

1968 Nutty Initials (49)

1968 Planet of the Apes (44)

1968 Superman Punch Out Jigsaw (16)

1968 Superman in the Jungle (66)

1968 The Legend of Custer (54)

1968 Wanted Posters (16)

1969 Battle of Britain (66)

1969 High Chaparral (36)

1969 Huck Finn (55)

1969 Land of the Giants (55)

1969 Man on the Moon (74)

1969 Put-On Stickers (33)

1969 Star Trek (55)

1969 Tattoos (16)

1969 The Champions (45)

1970 Crazy disguises (24)

1970 Grand Prix (27)

1970 Lotsa Laffs (55)

1970 Love Initials (84)

1970 Mickey Takers (52)

1970 Mini-Toons (12)

1970 Monster Tattoos (16)

1971 Banknotes (17)

1971 Car stamps (21)

1971 Flags (73)

1971 Stacks of Stickers (44)

1972 Fantastic Twisters (54)

1972 Olympic Posters (16)

1972 Olympics (36)

1972 T.V. Cartoon Tattoos (15)

1972 The Partridge Family (55)

1973 Military Look Silk (151)

1973 Walt Disney Characters Tattoos (15)

1974 Kung Fu (60)

1974 You\'ll Die Laughing (66)


Year of issue / Set name / Size Bubbles Inc.


1964 Mars Attacks (55)

1966 Outer Limits (50)

​​​​​​​Nigel is the number one source predominantlyfor English Football Cards 1965/66 to 1979/80 and he also has a wealth ofknowledge for everything A&BC Chewing Gum. His website is dedicated to English and Scottish football cards and stickersmainly covering the seasons 1965/66 to 1979/80. This period saw a range of cardsstickers and other memorabilia designed to attract the attention of all young boys Nigel and I included. These cards are verycollectableand occasionally valuable. Nigelsbrilliant website is designed to help nostalgia buffs relive some of the memories and/or to assist collectors in identifying and cataloguing their collections - Nigel\'s Webspace site:Nigel\'s Webspace - English Football Cards 1965/66 to 1979/80-([link removed by ])


Nigel has published many interesting A&BC articles available through his website and here are some quick links for you to explore:


A&BC Chewing Gum Ltd. Central reference page-http://A&BC Chewing Gum


Collecting UK cards. Easy as A&BC -[link removed by ]


A&BC Footballer counter display boxes -[link removed by a title. Double click me to edit.

I\'m a paragraph. Simply double click here to add your own text and edit me. It\'s easy. Describe your product. Mention details and specifications that you believe are relevant to your buyers.

$Click here to see description red-bat66A&BC - Topps - Anglo - SomportexWax Wrappers Boxes Raw Cards PSA CardsOver 50 Years Collecting Experience100%Authenticity GuaranteedTopps Love initials 10c Display Box

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This Topps Love Initials shop counter display box does not seem to be recorded anywhere. It doesn\'t seem to be recordedin any reference books I have either. Apparently, the preliminary concept design was drawn up by Norm Saunders in the late 60\'s. The product number is 1-489-37-01-9 Topps Chewing Gum, INC., Duryea, PA 18642. Made and printed in U.S.A. The box is in faircondition, This box does havecreases and a 3/4\" tear as per red arrow (See photos please). This box is complete and has not been in the market place before. This box held 24packets and was full when I removed the wax packets over 40 years ago and each packet if I remember correctly contained 3 stickersand a piece of gum. Not much seems to be known about this box. It may be unrecorded/unissued or a limited production/test run. I believe it was re-issued Mod Initials a couple ofyears later.

Thereforeit is an extraordinary opportunity for a collector to own a very uncommon collectable from Toppsand should not to be missed.


Payment

I accept payment by any of the following methods:


PayPal -Fast and convenient for both buyers and sellers- buyer canpay using credit/debit card or bank account


Payment on Collection -For in-person transactions.


Credit Card -Buyers can contact meduring checkout to make a credit card payment.


Cheque/Postal Order -Buyers can send a cheque or postal order.


Escrow -For high-priced items.


Please pay as soon as possible after winning an sale as that will allow meto post your item to you sooner. All payment will need to be cleared before your item is offer FREE shipping on some but not all items -Please note that international buyers areALWAYS responsible for import/customs duties on ALLshipments whereapplicable.I am a UK based seller so there will not be anyhigh postage costs - import duties - VAT and handling fees. Bemindful of this when purchasing items from the USA and other is estimated using postage estimator order will be dispatched in most cases within 2working days of receiving payment (Monday-Friday) and you should expect to receive it within 2 or 4days after dispatch (for orders sent Royal Mail (RM) 1st Class). If multiple items are purchased and added to the basket I will combine sent nationally will be sent through the RM. International items will be sent through the international shipping programme. At this timeseller-specified combined postage discounts aren’t supported by the Global Shipping Programme. Howevera combined postage discount for the international leg of the delivery will automatically be applied during checkout when the buyer places all items in their shopping basket prior to making a the unlikely event that your item is lost, damaged or stolen in the postal system I will take responsibility and I will log any issue with the carrier. Subject to the carrier accepting responsibility for the loss I will issue either a full refund or replacement item if agreed (subject to availability).

Returns & response

If in the unlikely event you are not satisfied with your purchase you can return the collectableand get a full refund or exchange the itemfor another one (subject to avalability).


You can return a collectable if there is an issue for up to 14 days from the date you purchased it.


Buyer pays return postage please.


Any collectableyou return must be the same item in the same condition as you received it and package properly.


I will leave response once I have received response from the buyer to ensure the item has been received and there are no problems. If you have any problems or queries please contact me before leaving negative response.


My aim is toresolvedisputes fairly reasonablyquickly and informally.There is not anysituation that cannot be resolved without having to leave negativeresponse for each other please.

PSA

If anyone needs any help or advise on the Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) and processing cards please contact me.


Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) is the largest and most trusted third-party grading and authentication company in the world.Cards and collectibles graded by PSA are worth considerably more than those that are not – and for good reason. As the grading standard of the industryPSA is the preferred choice of collectors dealers and sale houses worldwide. Founded in 1991 PSA has processed over 20 million cards and collectibles with a cumulative declared value of over a billion dollars. Each month the PSAprocessapproximately 100,000 submissions from hobbyists who are serious about maximising the value of their collections. By providing the advantage and protection of impartial third-party grading the PSA has created a market in which collectors can participate with complete confidence and trust.

garno PSA

Follow the links below to look at my cards on the PSA set registry under the name garno


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PSA Card Grading Guide

Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) 10-Point Card Grading Scale


As with any type of collecting it isalways best to know the condition or grade of the collectable. Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) has a 10-point Grading Scale that was developed as a guideline for grading trading cards. This standard was developed by a group of trading card experts that recognised that in order for the trading card industry to realise its true potential an industry-wide grading standard was needed. The PSA 10-Point Grading Scale has developed into the standard for the industry and is accepted by professional trading card dealers collectors and leading sale houses.


Definitions of Basic Card Grades


GEM-MT-10Gem Mint 10is a virtually perfect card. Attributes include four perfectly sharp corners sharp focusfull original gloss. The card must be free of staining of any kind but an allowance may be made for a slight printing imperfection if it does not impair the overall appeal of the card. The image must be centred on the card within a tolerance not to exceed approximately 55/45 to 60/40 percent on the front, and 75/25 percent on the reverse.


MINT-9 Mint 9is a superb condition card that exhibits only one of the following minor flaws: a very slight wax stain on reversea minor printing imperfection or slightly off-white borders. Centring must be approximately 60/40 to 65/35 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the reverse.


NM-MT-8Near Mint-Mint 8is a super high end card that appears Mint 9 at first glance. But upon closer inspection, the card can exhibit the following: A very slight wax stain on reverse, slightest fraying at one or two corners, a minor printing imperfection and/or slightly off-white borders. Centring must be approximately 65/35 to 70/30 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the reverse.


NM-7 Near Mint 7shows a slight surface wear visible upon close inspection. There may be slight fraying on some corners. Picture focus may be slightly out-of-register. A minor printing blemish is acceptable. Slight wax staining is acceptable on the back of the card only. Most of the original gloss is retained. Centring must be approximately 70/30 to 75/25 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the back.


EX-MT-6 Excellent-Mint 6may have visible surface wear or a printing defect which does not detract from its overall appeal. A very light scratch may be detected only upon close inspection. Corners may have slightly graduated fraying. Picture focus may be slightly out of register. Card may show some loss of original gloss may have minor wax stain on reversemay exhibit very slight notching on edges and may also show some off-whiteness on borders. Centring must be 80/20 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the reverse.


EX-5 Excellent 5cards show very minor rounding of the corners that is becoming evident. Surface wear or printing defects are more visible. There may be minor chipping on edges. Loss of original gloss will be more apparent. Focus of picture may be slightly out of register. Several light scratches may be visible upon close inspection, but do not detract from the appeal of the card. Card may show some off-whiteness of borders. Centring must be 85/15 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the back.


VG-EX-4 Very Good-Excellent 4cards have corners that may be slightly rounded. Surface wear is noticeable but modest. The card may have light scuffing or light scratches. Some original gloss will be retained. Borders may be slightly off-white. A light crease may be visible. Centring must be 85/15 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the back.


VG-3 AVery Good 3card reveals some rounding of the corners though not extreme. Some surface wear will be apparentalong with possible light scuffing or light scratches. Focus may be somewhat off-register and edges may exhibit noticeable wear. Much, but not all, of the card\'s original gloss will be lost. Borders may be somewhat yellowed and/or discoloured. A crease may be visible. Printing defects are possible. Slight stain may show on obverse and wax staining on reverse may be more prominent. Centring must be 90/10 or better on the front and back.


G-2 AGood 2card\'s corners show accelerated rounding and surface wear is starting to become obvious. A good card may have scratching scuffinglight staining or chipping of enamel on obverse. There may be several creases. Original gloss may be completely absent. Card may show considerable discolouration. Centring must be 90/10 or better on the front and back.


FR-1.5 A fair 1.5 card\'s corners will show extreme wearpossibly affecting framing of the picture. The surface of the card will show advanced stages of wearincluding scuffingscratchingpittingchipping and staining. The picture will possibly be quite out-of-register and the borders may have become brown and dirty. The card may have one or more heavy creases. In order to achieve a Fair gradea card must be fully intact. Even though the card may be heavily wornit cannot achieve this grade if it is missing solid pieces of the card as a result of a major tearetc. This would include damage such as the removal of the back layer of the card or an entire corner. The centring must be approximately 90/10 or better on the front and back.


PR-1A Poor 1 will exhibit many of the same qualities of a PSA Fair 1.5 but the defects may have advanced to such a serious stage that the eye appeal of the card has nearly vanished in its entirety. A Poor card may be missing one or two small pieces, exhibit major creasing that nearly breaks through all the layers of cardboard or it may contain extreme discolouration or dirtiness throughout that may make it difficult to identify the issue or content of the card on either the front or back. A card of this nature may also show noticeable warping or another type of destructive defect.


HALF-POINT GRADESCards that exhibit high-end qualities within each particular gradebetween PSA Good 2 and PSA Mint 9may achieve a half-point increase. While PSA graders will evaluate all of the attributes possessed by a card in order to determine if the card may be eligiblethere will be a clear focus on centring.

Generally speakinga card must exhibit centring that is 5-10% better, at minimumthan the lowest % allowed within a particular grade. It is important to note that there may be cases where the overall strength of the card, such as the quality of the corners and print, will give the card the edge it needs despite the fact that it may exhibit only marginal centring for the grade. This is especially true for cards that find themselves within the bottom half of the PSA 1-10 scale.

Finallykeep in mind that qualifiers will not apply to grades that achieve the half-point increase since, by definitionthese cards have to exhibit high-end qualities within the grade in order to warrant consideration. For example there will not be cards graded PSA NM-MT-Plus 8.5 OC or PSA EX-MT-Plus 6.5 PD since the half-point is reserved for high-end cards within each grade.


Card Flaws


OC -Centringis determined by by comparing the measurements of the borders from left to right and top to bottom. The centring is designated as the percent of difference at the most off-centre part of the card. A 5% leeway is given to the front centring minimum standards for cards which grade NM 7 or better. For example, a card which meets all of the other requirements for MT 9 and measures 60/40 off centre on the front automatically meets the PSA front centring standards for MT 9. If a card meets all of the other requirements for MT 9 and measures 65/35 off centre on the front, it may be deemed to meet the PSA front centring standards for MT 9 if the eye appeal of the card is good. Cards with centring below the minimum standards for the grade will be designatedOCFor examplea PSA Mint 9 card which is more than 65/35 off centre on the front would be graded Mint 9 OC.


ST Cards withstainingbelow the minimum standards for the grade are designatedST.

PD Cards with significantprinting defectsare designated asPD.

OF Cards withfocusbelow the minimum standards for the grade are designated asOF.

MKCards withwriting, ink marks pencil marksetc. are designated asMK.


Upgradable Cards - No Grade Definitions


If the grade of acard is available and is listed with one of the following gradesthis card was determined to be un-gradable for the following reasons:


N-1Evidence of Trimming:When a card\'s edge has been altered, a card doctor may use scissors scalpelcutteror any other cutting instrument. A trimmed card may show one of the following: Hook up or down, have one razor sharp edgea difference in toning along the edge a wavy look.


N-2 Evidence of Restoration:When a card\'s paper stock is built up - for example, when ripped corners are built up to look like new corners.


N-3 Evidence of Recolouration:Where a card\'s colour has been artificially Authenticity:This is the term used when a card is Stock:This term is used when the paper stock is altered in one or more of the following ways: Stretching and trimming, recolouring and restoring, trimming and recolouring, restoring an trimming, crease or wrinkle is pressed out, or gloss is enhanced.


N-6 Minimum Size Requirement:When a card is significantly undersized according to factory specifications.

N-7 Evidence of Cleaning:When a whitener is used to whiten borders or a solution is used to remove wax candy gum or tobacco stains.


N-8 Miscut:This term is used when the factory cut is an abnormal cut.


N-9 Don\'t Grade:Non-graded cards may be oversized or an obscure issue.


N-O Authentic Only: This means that while PSA is only certifying that the item is genuine due to the existence of an alteration with malice or otherwise. Also a major defect of the original submitter may have requested that the PSA encapsulate the card without a grade. The “Authentic” label means that the item in our opinion is real but nothing more.


AA-Authentic Altered: This means that while PSA is certifying that the item is genuine due to the existence of alterations the item cannot receive a numerical grade. The term altered may mean that the card shows evidence of one or more of the following: trimming, recolouring, restoration, and/or cleaning. Items receiving the \"Authentic Altered\" designation, in our opinion, are genuine with the presence of some type of alteration. This is done on a case-by-case basis only, and must be notated on the submission form at the time of submission.


The Importance of Eye Appeal and Subjectivity in Grading


Over the years, more and more collectors have come to understand the basic guidelines behind PSA grading. After grading for well over a decade, PSA grading standards have truly become the official standard for the most valuable cards in the hobby. That being said, there are a host of grading questions that arise and the one basic question that comes up the most has to do with eye appeal and centring.


While it\'s true that a large part of grading is objective (locating print defects, staining, surface wrinkles, measuring centring, etc.), the other component of grading is somewhat subjective. The best way to define the subjective element is to do so by posing a question: What will the market accept for this particular issue?

Again, the vast majority of grading is applied with a basic, objective standard but no one can ignore the small (yet sometimes significant) subjective element. This issue will usually arise when centring and/or eye appeal are in question. For example, while most cards fall clearly within the centring guidelines for a particular grade, some cards fall either just within or just outside the printed centring standards. The key point to remember is that the graders reserve the right, based on the strength or weakness of the eye appeal, to make a judgment call on the grade of a particular card.


What does this mean exactly?


Well, take this example. Let\'s say you have a 1955 Topps Sandy Koufax rookie card that is right on the edge of the acceptable guidelines for centring in a particular grade. The 1955 Koufax card has a yellow background that tends to blend with the border of the card. In other words, the contrast isn\'t great, so poor centring may not be much of an eyesore – the borders are not clearly defined. In this case, if the card exhibits extremely strong characteristics in other areas (colour, corners, etc.), an exception may be made to allow an otherwise slightly ofw-center card to fall within an unqualified grade (no OC qualifier). This is a rare occurrence but it does happen.


On the other hand, there are cards that technically fall within the printed PSA Grading Standards that may be prevented from reaching a particular unqualified grade because the eye appeal becomes an issue. For example, a 1957 Topps Sandy Koufax card has great contrast between the white borders and the picture because the background is very dark. It is possible that a 1957 Topps Sandy Koufax, one that technically measures for a particular grade – let\'s say 70/30, may be prevented from reaching that unqualified grade because the market would view that card as off-centre – based on eye appeal issues. Again, this is a rare occurrence but it does happen from time to time when a judgment call has to be made on a card that pushes the limits for centring.


In conclusion, the issues discussed do not apply to the vast majority of cards that filter through the PSA grading process each day but this is an issue that needed some clarification in the marketplace. The bottom line is that there are times when a PSA grader must make a call on a card that falls on the line between two grades and that final determination is made based on experience, eye appeal and market acceptability.


Why PSA Grade Your Cards?

One of the most influential trends for me and many card collectors of the last 20 years or so have been the advent of professional or third-party grading. The main reason I guess for its popularity is simple: a card receiving a high grade from a reputable company often sells for considerably more than a card that has not been graded. However for me personally themain reason for grading cards through the PSA is competing with like minded people for the world\'s highest graded card sets. Furthermore I now have a lot of my collection in pictures on the PSA set registry (Google - garno PSA) for all the world to see that includes wrappersboxes and other interesting items. (They used to belocked away in my cupboard and no one saw them) People who are interested can also see what wrappers boxes etc. came with particularcard set too. Not surprisingly some collectors/sellers are happy with using a method that helps them make more money when they sell their collectibles.

I have notexperienced any problems with sending or receiving cards over the past severalyears to the PSA and I have submitted nearly4000 cards.

As you\'re probably aware grading involves submitting the card to an experienced professional. He examines the card down to the finest detail inspecting cornersedgescentring and surface before assigning it a final score and encapsulating it in a sonically sealed slab that will preserve the card in that condition forever. The card is also bar coded and given its own unique code for verification purposes called a certification number. There is also a PSA population report that shows how many cards that have been graded exist and at what grade.

The protection and preservation aspect is great too but more important is that an unbiased third-party sets the gradewhich makes selling the cards sight-unseen over the Web so much more palatable as the buyer knows exactly what he’s getting based on the reputation of the grading company. I\'ve personally notsold a card ever but I have traded many mainly with people in the USA.

Greater Resale Potential: On today’s secondary market, especially online where many collectibles are traded sight unseen, graded cards are easier to sell. With grading, collectors can be confident in the quality of the card being bought. A&BC is becoming increasingly popular with American collectors and a Battle No1 card recently sold for 500 USD$ on .

Authenticity: You can be assured that you have the real dealand not a counterfeit. Some expensive cards are being faked but you can rest assured if you purchase a PSA card it is authenticated. What is more of a worry now is wrapper fakes. It is what it is...sale no return and you can even enter the certification number on the PSA website to further prove the cards authenticity. I am in the process of getting my wrappers graded (GAI) especially Mars Attacks!

Tamper Proof: Once a card has been graded slabbed and sonically sealed the integrity of the card is protected from all kinds of tampering. There’s no way to slip a card of lesser quality into the holder undetected.

Display: The cardholder is attractive, robust and stackable. It provides unobstructed viewing of your card from all angles. You can also display them using proprietary plastic mounts.

The Reputation of PSA operates with the same honesty integrity excellent knowledge reliability and consistency (well almost all of the time.....)

For me personally I\'m hooked on the hobby especially the competing through the PSA set registery at:

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Raw Condition Card Grading Guide

Card condition guide


I am not a professional grader of cards. My judgement with appraising thecondition of the cards I have for sale may be subjective. Always study the photographs and please ask questions. Please note that Manufacturing defects I.e. OC MK PD etc. do not apply with raw cards. You should be mindful of this if you wish to send cards to the PSA for grading.


Mint - Uncirculated cards direct from the wax wrapper or packet.


FCC - Finest Collectable Condition - Near perfect cards that have been handled with extreme care. Very good - Clean undamaged cards with sharp corners edges showing slight signs of handling.


Good - Collectors can use cards of these grades as fillers until better ones can be found. One or two minor blemishes may be visible corners may be marked or slightly rounded no creases.


Fair - Collectors use cards of these grades as fillers until better ones can be found. Showing signs of considerable handling such as rounded corners slight damage along edges or a minor crack.


Poor - Collectors use cards of these grades as fillers until better ones can be found. Prominently cracked or with some surface damage often with rounded corners and a degree of soiling.


Very poor - Collectors use cards of these grades as fillers until better ones can be found. Cards with serious cracks a piece missing soiled damaged badly worn or cut.

Forums & Card Collecting Sites

For your information here are some links to hobby sites/forums you may or may not know about:


Vintage Non-Sports Cards Chat Board -[link removed by ]

This site is an onlinemoderated forum for discussing Vintage Non-Sports Cards and other Non-Sports Memorabilia like pinbackssilks and leathers.


Cigarette and Card Collecting site -[link removed by ]

Mainly UK based card collecting.


PSA set registry forum -[link removed by ]

Home of the PSA set registery


All Collectables -[link removed by ]

Stamps-autographs-cards etc.


Hauls of shame -[link removed by ]

Frauds fakes theft etc.



The Wrapper Magazine

I subscribeto the wrapper and have done for over 15 years now. A paper periodical the Wrapper is a magazine that supports the non-sport card collecting hobby mainly in the USA! Inside The Wrapper you\'ll also find interesting articles about various card sets and non-sport topics many of them from Topps that shared many subjects as you know with A&BC Chewing Gum.There are from time to time articles from the UK issues and you can submit articles too for publishing by contacting Les Davis through his website.


You\'ll also find ads for non-sport enthusiasts interested in buying and selling their cards and collections.


Subscribe to the wrapper by visiting the website: The Wrapper- ([link removed by ])


Wax Wrappers & Fakes

Unfortunately there are a lot of fake wrappers in the marketplace being produced by unscrupulous people. All the wrappers I have for sale are 100% authentic guaranteed. How do I know? I was lucky enough to come across a large quantity of counter display boxes and loose wax packs during the early 70’s just before my teenage years. I unwrapped the cards during the 80\'s and carefully removed the pesky gum from the packs which was staining the cards. I kept all of the wrappers many in near perfect condition as I was fascinated by the designsthemes and bright colours. Now I have learnt that you can usually tell a fake wrapper as they are usually printed on thicker waxier paper and feel different to an original. The colours are different and the ink just looks like it is from a modern printer or photocopier and not themetal plate machine printed original. The creases are usually a giveaway and blurring of the text along the Copyright edge along with the cutting being a little odd. Furthermore be suspicious of sellers that do not offer good photographs of wrappers too. If in doubt compare to a known original and send back fake wrappers to the sellers notifying .


If you have any comments or anything to add please contact me.

Wax Wrapper & Type Card Collecting

A collector has a huge selection of cards from which to collect. My interests are Topps Anglo Somportex and A&BC. This is too much of a broad base for most collectors to buy into especially from a financial perspective. It has taken me over 50 Years to amass my huge collection and I’m nowhere near finishing my goal of collecting every non-sports English card issue from Anglo Somportex and A&BC.However collecting does offer freedom of choice to make realistic goals. Why not set your targets lower and collect type cards from sets. How about adding to that goal a wrapper issue from that card set? How about then collecting variant wrappers or variant cards from that set? In the end the choice of what you should collect is yours.A theme or taste often guides a collector. Some collectors collect cards from a specific era or type or of a favourite player or team. A favourite comic hero or television program.


Some collectors collect unusual or rare cards. Some collectors simply collect what fancies them at the moment. Some collectors change their focus over time perhaps switching from 64\' Bubbles Outer Limits to 69\' A&BC Star Trek. Some may switch to or include related memorabilia such as football or non-sport autographs shop posters and the very rare counter display boxes.


Whatever your choice submit red-bat66 to your list of favourite sellers as I will be selling a lot of interesting and hard to find collectables over the coming years.

A&BC 1966 Batman A-Series

I desperately need to know what the counter display box looked like. Can you help? My favourite set ever I just wish I had a counter display box!!! Go to my card sets at:1966 A & BC BATMAN SERIES A.


A Series Red Bat 66 Series or Puzzle Back A Series


The second series released by A&BCis known as the A Series or the Red Bat series which as usual are smaller than the Topps cards. The name of this 44 card offering is derived from the card title being surrounded by a red bat graphic. Distributed with 2 variant wax wrappers (as far as I know) these singles showcase colour action pictures. An \"A\" is included after each card number on the backs. The backs also exhibit a short description of the picture and a puzzle piece. The card backs can be merged to form six different puzzlesincluding six-piece puzzles of The Joker Cat WomanThe Penguin and The Riddler and two separate10-piece puzzles: one of Batman and one of Robin. Great Norm Saunders artwork!!!


A&BC Star Trek Article

1969 A & BC Star Trek - The most challenging vintage Star Trek set


Follow link to read an in-depth article clikhere.([link removed by ])

A&BC Card Production

A&BC Non - Sports Cards & Stickers Production Produced Between 1953-74


Cards and stickers produced by A&BC Gum (in chronological order of production by year) excepting football card issues.

The information in the following table has been compiled from a number of sources but primarily from American & British Chewing Gum Ltd. Cards (A.&B.C.), The London Cigarette Card Company Ltd. Guide Book No. 3 Published 1981 2nd Revised Edition 2004.


Year of issue / Set name / Size A&BC


1953 Film and T.V. Stars (25)

1953 Film and T.V. Stars (48)

1953 Film and T.V. Stars, 2nd series (48)

1953 Film and T.V. Stars, 3rd series (48)

1953 Royal Portraits (24)

1954 All Sports (120)

1955 Film Stars (48)

1958 Planes (120)

1958 Railway Engines (48)

1958 Real Colour Films (size ?)

1958 Space Cards (88)

1959 Cricketers (48)

1959 Elvis Presley (66)

1959 Flags of the World (80)

1959 Railway Engines (72)

1959 T.V. Westerns (56)

1960 Exploits of William Tell (36)

1960 Funny Greeting (66)

1960 Golden Boys (36) / (40) (Plain back?)

1961 Cricketers, Test Series (48)

1961 Fotostars (40)

1961 Funny Valentine (66)

1961 Who-Z-At-Star? (70)

1962 Sir Francis Drake (25)

1962 Wacky Plaks (88)

1963 Flags of the World (80)

1964 Beatles (60)

1964 Top Stars (50)

1964 Top Stars (40)

1965 Beatles (40)

1965 Beatles, 2nd series (45)

1965 Civil war banknotes (15)

1965 Civil war news (88)

1965 Pop Stars Fab. Photo Stamps (96)

1965 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (55)

1965 The Rolling Stones (40)

1965 Winston Churchill (55)

1966 Batman A & B series (44)

1966 Batman (55) Black Bat & Fan Club

1966 Battle (73)

1966 Flags (40)

1966 Military Emblems (24)

1966 Silly Stickers (37)

1967 Batman (44)

1967 Batman (38)

1967 Batman (55)

1967 Christian Names (56)

1967 Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (25)

1967 Magic (36)

1967 The Monkees (55)

1967 The Monkees (55)

1967 The Monkees Hit Songs (30)

1967 Ugly Stickers (44)

1967 Wacky Labels (37)

1967 You\'ll Die Laughing (48)

1968 Bazooka Joe and his Gang (60)

1968 Comic Book Foldees (43 not 44)

1968 Famous Indian chiefs (22)

1968 Hip Patches (200)

1968 Nutty Initials (49)

1968 Planet of the Apes (44)

1968 Superman Punch Out Jigsaw (16)

1968 Superman in the Jungle (66)

1968 The Legend of Custer (54)

1968 Wanted Posters (16)

1969 Battle of Britain (66)

1969 High Chaparral (36)

1969 Huck Finn (55)

1969 Land of the Giants (55)

1969 Man on the Moon (74)

1969 Put-On Stickers (33)

1969 Star Trek (55)

1969 Tattoos (16)

1969 The Champions (45)

1970 Crazy disguises (24)

1970 Grand Prix (27)

1970 Lotsa Laffs (55)

1970 Love Initials (84)

1970 Mickey Takers (52)

1970 Mini-Toons (12)

1970 Monster Tattoos (16)

1971 Banknotes (17)

1971 Car stamps (21)

1971 Flags (73)

1971 Stacks of Stickers (44)

1972 Fantastic Twisters (54)

1972 Olympic Posters (16)

1972 Olympics (36)

1972 T.V. Cartoon Tattoos (15)

1972 The Partridge Family (55)

1973 Military Look Silk (151)

1973 Walt Disney Characters Tattoos (15)

1974 Kung Fu (60)

1974 You\'ll Die Laughing (66)


Year of issue / Set name / Size Bubbles Inc.


1964 Mars Attacks (55)

1966 Outer Limits (50)

Nigel\'s Webspace - English Football Cards 1965 to 1980

​​​​​​​Nigel is the number one source predominantlyfor English Football Cards 1965/66 to 1979/80 and he also has a wealth ofknowledge for everything A&BC Chewing Gum. His website is dedicated to English and Scottish football cards and stickersmainly covering the seasons 1965/66 to 1979/80. This period saw a range of cardsstickers and other memorabilia designed to attract the attention of all young boys Nigel and I included. These cards are verycollectableand occasionally valuable. Nigelsbrilliant website is designed to help nostalgia buffs relive some of the memories and/or to assist collectors in identifying and cataloguing their collections - Nigel\'s Webspace site:Nigel\'s Webspace - English Football Cards 1965/66 to 1979/80-([link removed by ])


Nigel\'s Webspace - Interesting A&BC Articles

Nigel has published many interesting A&BC articles available through his website and here are some quick links for you to explore:


A&BC Chewing Gum Ltd. Central reference page-http://A&BC Chewing Gum


Collecting UK cards. Easy as A&BC -[link removed by ]


A&BC Footballer counter display boxes -[link removed by model

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