I would like to know if anyone has seen an ad that was placed in magazines for the Horrors of war cards?

Can you be more specific??? Your question is somewhat vague.

Do you mean the very-high-end set by Famous Fabrics?
http://famousfabrics.com/products/horrors-of-war/

It was released with packs/boxes holding one 'base' card (out of 48) and one cut signature, with only 40 base sets (theoretically) possible.
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