1938 Ad Camel Cigarettes Mel Koontz Lion Tamer Tiger - ORIGINAL ADVERTISING ESQ1

This is an original 1938 color print ad for Camel Cigarettes, a product by R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This ad specially features famous Hollywood Animal Tamer Mel Koontz, as well as Penn Phillips. This ad also includes testimonials from John Wallace Jr., Cecil White of Danville, Kentucky, George Crumbaugh and Mr. Beckham Wright. CONDITIONThis 73+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging in margins. No natural defects. No tears. No water damage. There are some areas of light bleed through on this ad. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Color Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 9.25 x 13.25 inches; 23 x 34 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Camel Cigarettes. In 1913, R. J. Reynolds created the packaged cigarette during a time when the