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Set B23 - The Race Into Space - introduction
Original card set
Issued in 1971, this is a set of 50 cards. The text printing on the back of the cards is blue. The card size is 36.5 x 68.5mm.
Set variations
None known of.
Reprint card set
A reprint set was issued in 1974. The text printing on the back of the cards is black.
Error cards
None known of.
Album
An album was issued for this set, with the price of 5p (1/-) on the front.
Album variations

There are two variations of the album available. In the first example the price is medium and wide in style with the '5' measuring 8mm whilst in the second example the '5' is more compact and bold in appearance with the number measuring 7mm. This latter version is known as the 'Fat 5p version'.

In additon the printers credit on the inside back cover differs between the two albums due to the same type style difference, the first measuring 45mm and the other 39mm.

An album insert form has only been observed in the wider type albums.

Wallcharts
A wallchart was issued for this set.