TOPPS Battle of World War 2 II Two 1965 Set of 1-72 Trading Cards Vintage RARE

  
Very Rare, set of Vintage TOPPS Battle of World War 2 Trading Cards (1-72). Artwork by Norman Saunders, who also worked on the amazing set of Batman cards I have for sale. He is most well known for his stunning work on Mars Attacks. What also makes these cards special is the fact they were printed in the United Kingdom, not the U. S where they are more prevalent.

Please note : When researching the item, the U. S version has 66 cards for the full set (including the two checklists). This set has 72 cards (without the checklists) and I have been unable to find any information regarding this difference. In Really Good Condition considering age. Please view Item pictures carefully.

Given their relative scarcity, these items will be extremely well packaged. Information below is taken from the Cardboard Connection website and relates to the U. 1965 Topps Battle is a bloody and often sensational look at World War II.

Like a mash-up of 1962 Topps Civil War News and 1938 Gum Inc. Horrors of War, the set is bold, bloody and beautiful. The 1965 Topps Battle base set has 66 cards. The first 53 are done in a way to show war scenes.

Much like propaganda posters and the Horrors of War cards, the Axis forces are often depicted more like the over-the-top villains shown in old silent movies. The cards take a piece of truth and amplify them with gore and jaw-dropping scenarios. Card fronts are beautifully painted. It's another Topps set that's highlighted by the work of the legendary Norman Saunders, who is perhaps best known for 1962 Topps Mars Attacks.

The final 14 cards include a pair of checklists and cards highlighting the fighting forces of WWII as well as important Allied leaders. SAME DAY DISPATCH - Monday to Saturday.