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Vintage 1962 Philip Morris cigarette advertising wall calendar featuring Marlboro and Commander cigarette promotions and illustrated sports legend panels.
The calendar includes small illustrated scenes depicting historic sporting moments and notable athletes, including references to figures such as Yusuf “The Terrible Turk” and heavyweight boxer Bob Fitzsimmons. Several of the illustrations appear signed Clem Boddington, likely the artist responsible for the drawings.
These promotional calendars were commonly distributed by tobacco companies to retailers, bars, and businesses as advertising displays.
Details • Year: 1962 • Company: Philip Morris • Brands advertised: Marlboro and Commander cigarettes • Theme: Sports legends / historic sports moments • Illustrator: Clem Boddington (signed on several panels) • Size: approx. 18” x 13.25” • Color scheme: red, blue, and white • Weight: 10 oz before packing
Condition: Good vintage condition. Complete and intact with no rips, tears, or paper loss. Light surface wear and age toning from storage. Small crease at the bottom left corner (see photos). Calendar has been stored folded in half and will ship the same way for safe packaging.
A nice piece of mid-century tobacco advertising ephemera combining sports history illustrations and classic cigarette branding.
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