1920s - 10 Vintage Chocolat Pupier Trade Cards Set - Czechoslovakia & Hungary – Historical Figures, Military – Collectible Chromos

This lot features a charming collection of ten vintage trade cards, 'Édité par le Chocolat Pupier' (Published by Chocolat Pupier), primarily focusing on Czechoslovakia and Hungary. Dating from the 1920s, these collectible chromos offer a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of Central Europe following World War I.

The set includes diverse themes such as national maps, highlighting geographical boundaries. Historical figures are prominently featured, with cards depicting 'Tchécoslovaquie - Président Masaryk' (Czechoslovakia - President Masaryk) and 'Hongrie - Charles de Habsburg' (Hungary - Charles de Habsburg). Other cards illustrate daily life and national identity, including 'Tchécoslovaquie - Agriculture et Verreries' (Czechoslovakia - Agriculture and Glassmaking), 'Tchécoslovaquie - Vue de Prague' (Czechoslovakia - View of Prague), and 'Tchécoslovaquie - Costumes Militaires' (Czechoslovakia - Military Uniforms). Additionally, there are cards for 'Hongrie - Agriculture' (Hungary - Agriculture) and one depicting a historical scene, 'L'Empereur Rodolphe II remet à l'archiduc Mathias la couronne de Hongrie' (Emperor Rudolph II gives Archduke Matthias the Crown of Hungary), and the national emblem of 'Tchécoslovaquie' (Czechoslovakia). These cards provide a rich historical and cultural snapshot.