1950s - 23 Vintage Collector Cards - Ocean Exploration - Marine Life - Submarines - Future Technology - Educational Set from Belgium France

This lot features a captivating collection of vintage illustrated collector cards, predominantly from the 1960s. Among them are cards from the renowned 'Le Super Chocolat de Jacques,' (The Super Chocolate of Jacques) series, titled 'La Grande Enigme des Océans' (The Great Enigma of the Oceans), indicating their origin as collectible inserts from French or Belgian chocolate.

The cards showcase a diverse array of themes centered around maritime exploration and the mysteries of the deep. Illustrations depict fascinating concepts such as advanced submarines, futuristic hydrofoil boats, and detailed cross-sections of deep-sea diving gear. Traditional sailing ships, marine life including sharks, and various geographical maps, like the 'Chart of the Gulfstream' and European coastlines, also enrich the set.

This collection offers a glimpse into both historical maritime ventures and the imaginative future of oceanography as envisioned decades ago.