£3.00
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Additional Information| Product Type | Trade Cards |
|---|---|
| Card Format | Colour |
| Variant | N/A |
| Size | 61mm x 31mm |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Comments | 28mm Title. Inverted Back |
| Overseas? | No |
| Country | UK |
| SKU | Cadet SweetsFootballers (1958)6 |
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