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DITTA SEVERINO CEI CARAMELLE ROMA # 78 PALLA AL CESTO, ITALIA-FRANCIA (ITALY)
I obtained this card from someone who recently pulled it directly from the original packaging seen here, so the condition is great given it's age. Many of the other cards in the pack are dated 1929 and the term "Palla Al Cesto" (ball to basket) was largely replaced by "Pallacanestro" (basketball) by 1930, so I've determined this card was likely issued in either 1929 or 1930. I have found other examples of Carmelle Roma cards, but none similar to these, so I assume this set is very rare. The cards were manufactured by the Milanese company Severino Cei and distributed by the candy company Caramell Roma.
Measurements: 2" x 1.25"
circa 1929-1930
