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This set includes five collectible phone cards issued by Cable & Wireless, Inc. Each card prominently displays the Cable & Wireless, Inc. logo at the upper right corner, along with the branding "STS Strategic Telecom Systems, Inc." at the lower right. The scenes and flags on each card represent notable cities or regions from around the world, forming the Cities of The World Series #1.
The first card features the London skyline with the Palace of Westminster and the Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) clearly visible. A classic red London double-decker bus passes in front of the historic government buildings. The foreground includes the Union Jack flag, waving on the left side of the card, symbolizing the United Kingdom.
The second card depicts a ship identified with the label "cable and Wireless" docked or sailing on a body of water. The left side is adorned with the Union Jack flag. This card highlights the maritime communications role associated with Cable & Wireless.
The third card showcases the United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C. The scene is complemented with a foreground of blooming orange tulips and a U.S. flag filling the left side of the card. The architecture and flag visually represent the U.S. capital city.
The fourth card presents the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge lit against a night sky in Sydney, Australia. The Australian flag waves prominently on the left side. The illuminated waterfront view emphasizes Sydney as a major global city.
The fifth card illustrates a harbor scene featuring traditional Chinese-style sailing vessels (junks) with their distinctive red sails, set against a modern city skyline. The flag shown here is the British Hong Kong flag, indicating the Hong Kong region during its British administration.
Together, these five cards form a complete set representing London, maritime Cable & Wireless communications, Washington D.C., Sydney, and Hong Kong, capturing iconic landmarks and flags for each location. The cards are part of the Cities of The World Series 1 collection distributed by Cable & Wireless, Inc. through Strategic Telecom Systems, Inc.
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