SABA Lexington USA Ship Trading Card

This is a vintage SABA tobacco trading card from 1931-33, depicting the USS Lexington, a United States Navy aircraft carrier. The card is part of a series depicting ships from around the world, and features a color illustration of the Lexington sailing through choppy waters with the American flag raised in the top left corner. These trading cards were popular collectibles in the 1930s. The SABA trademark was printed on the back. This particular card is number 252 in the series, a key characteristic for serious collectors of these unique and captivating pieces of maritime history.