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**Item Description:**
Up for sale is an authentic, original antique tobacco insert silk premium issued by Old Mill Cigarettes, dating from circa 1912-1914. This collectible piece features a beautiful brown-tinted portrait and facsimile signature of the famous stage and silent screen star Billie Burke, widely remembered today for her iconic role as Glinda the Good Witch in "The Wizard of Oz" (1939).
The factory text reads: "Factory No. 25, 2nd Dist. Va." at the top edge and "OLD MILL CIGARETTES" across the bottom.
**Item Specifics & Condition:**
* **Brand:** Old Mill Cigarettes (Factory No. 25, 2nd District Virginia)
* **Subject:** Billie Burke (Actresses / Film Stars Series S72-1)
* **Era:** Pre-1920 (Circa 1912)
* **Material:** Woven Silk Fabric
* **Condition:** Very Good antique condition on the front. The image portrait remains incredibly sharp, clear, and well-framed. There is an old vertical age-stain on the reverse side (visible in photos) that does not heavily impact the front graphic. Natural, light fraying on the raw top and bottom edges as is standard for 110+ year old cigarette textile inserts.
An exceptional crossover collectible perfect for collectors of vintage tobacciana, early Broadway/silent cinema, and classic Hollywood or Wizard of Oz memorabilia.
**Shipping & Handling:**
The item will be securely packaged flat between rigid pieces of cardboard to ensure absolute protection against bending or creasing during transit. Please review the high-resolution listing photos closely for exact condition details before purchasing.
