I have just finished framing this monster and got it on the wall I am having a glass of red to celebrate. cheers!! Broadie.

Hi Broadie,

That is a super size "Old Friend" tobacco showcard. The brand was introduced around 1898 by W D & H O Will's and proved to be very popular with pipe smokers. (What size is it)??

Have posted my smaller example of the same brand.

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There you are Broadie, managed to sort the problem. This is an early showcard (1900) and for the life of me I can't fathom out the message of this "Coppice".

I do like your display in the following picture. Do you collect Wall's Ice Cream signs? I have a large one for sale if interested!!

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 Hi Bacco, the ad is a poster printed by Barclay& Fry in London,  It measures 48'' by 40'' plus the frame. Here is a better photo from a perspective point of view. Look forward to seeing yours and thanks for the information as always. cheers Broadie.