Waddington’s “Envoy“ Series

Published July 03, 1996 Updated December 14, 2021

Waddington’s “Envoy“ Series.

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WADDINGTON'S "ENVOY" SERIES, 1933

Designs by Barribal and others

designed by Barribal designed by Barribal
The Butterfly by Barribal The Moth by Barribal Carnival The Old Bridge
A Golden Argosy A Galleon of Spain designed by Barribal designed by Barribal

Several of the above designs were already featured in 1929 advertisements, e.g. The Butterfly, The Moth, A Galleon of Spain, A Golden Argosy.

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