World wars, the first ever movie stars, motorcars, the wright brothers first flight, the birth. The last ten years has seen a considerable resurgence of interest in these cards, and many new series are now being produced to satisfy a new wave of collectors. Cigarette cards and trade cards collectors site valuing. The card depicting the marquis of lorne is reputed to be the first known cigarette card issued. For the most part, the most current and useful references are those that are devoted to a single topic. A guide to collecting trade and cigarette cards book. Nazi party were the small illustrated cards included in. London trademens cars of the xviii century, ambrose heal collecting cigarette cards and other trade issues, dorothy bagnall. Come and add your pics to an epic collection of cigarette cards and collectibles. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Cigarette cards were first produced in the 1870s as a means to stiffen flimsy cigarette packs. We have a wonderful selection of cigarette cards for sale suitable for all collectors from beginners to advanced, also including all other topics and themes of collecting, ie. Their association with smoking gives them a deadly edge that, like the thorniness of roses, makes them seem more interesting and powerful. Browse for inspiration, make offers, seek advice, find sales.
There are volumes on collecting menus, greeting cards, post cards, transportation ephemera, sheet music, valentines, trade cards, posters, maps, trade catalogs, advertising, magazines, stereo view cards, and many other subjects. Each of the blocks below contains link to a page all its own, and you reach. Zigarettenbilder collecting german cigarette card albums. Cigarette cards and trade cards collectors site mask. Collectible cigarette cards for any avid collector find a large selection of collectible cigarette cards here on ebay, perfect for any type of collector. Collecting cigarette cards and other trade issues by. Lot of 10 cigarette cards birds gold borders t42 piedmont 688. Cigarette card albums original german books from the. We have a wonderful selection of cigarette cards for sale suitable for all collectors from beginners to advanced also including all other topics and. The cigarette card sets are a kind of collectible found in premium cigarette packs. John player 17th century fire appliances cigarette cards. Willis and three castles also released tobacco cards.
For almost a hundred years our society members have collected and researched tobacco and trade cards on sport and non sport themes, and from this research we have published a wide range of reference works. They eventually evolved however, into miniature reference books with fine illustrations and. Browse through collections of rare, historic and collectible books. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. These packs can be found throughout the world and purchased at general stores. Useful books on collecting cigarette cards and trade cards. Collecting cigarette cards this is the page for you. By the mid1930s, cigarette card collecting was a national craze, with hundreds of millions of cards being produced annually by the tobacco companies and a wide variety of other trade houses. These have been continually updated and are now considered essential guides for collectors. Beginning in 1875, cards depicting actresses, baseball players, indian chiefs, and boxers were issued by the usbased allen and ginter tobacco company. I am pleased to be able to offer this publication which has been published since 1929.
The general bookssection amongst others items contains books on general card collecting and also the video devoted to cigarette cards. Beginning with advertisement cards, they soon progressed to. Cigarette cards are trade cards issued by tobacco manufacturers to stiffen cigarette packaging and advertise cigarette brands between 1875 and the 1940s, cigarette companies often included collectible cards with their packages of cigarettes. A history of cigarette cards, trade cards and trading cards. Do it yourself valuation via the above tobacco companies. History of cigarette cards and books on card collecting. Cigarette cards valuations find a cigarette cards value. Start your collection with a full set of cigarette cards or search for the final rare piece of tobacciana youve been looking for. These are beautifully illustrated john player cigarette cards depicting some of the many changes that have occured within the fire service, like the one showing a motor bike and side car in 1910 and. This advert is located in and around newcastleupontyne, northumberland. Collecting and grading cigarette cards cigarette cards.
New listing 1900s t98 leroy cigars rulers of the world tobacco card paul kruger transvaal. It did not take long for an enterprising entrepreneur to recognise the advertising potential of the cigarette card, and, very soon, the. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Cigarette card s meteoric rise cigarette cards were issued during a significant time in the history of mankind, 1870s1940s. Cards which have been stuck down, even in a specially designed album, or are damaged will. A history of cigarette and trade cards is an informative, pictorial and easy to read book that describes the history of both cigarette and trade cards, and then goes on to talk about many of the themes that were depicted on the cards. The reference books pagelists the numerous books giving detailed information on card issues from home and abroad.
Cigarette cards and how to collect them rakuten kobo. This handy book contains a wealth of information on the subject of collecting cigarette cards, and is highly recommended. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Helpful for collectors needing further information. Please remember that these are useful reference works and not priced catalogues. The card collecting home on the internet publications. This guide traces the history of the cards from their 19thcentury beginnings to the mid1930s. These colourful, encyclopaedic cards captured the precambrian explosion in 20th century innovation and social upheaval that propelled us into our modern age. To discover a rare cigarette cards value, please send an email to our team or call 01926 499031 today. Collectible cigarette cards, buy and sell preloved. The latter was one of the most prolific producers of images in one form or another, cigarette cards included. For the first time they have now combined all their valuation guides into one affordable book.
The hobby of collecting cigarette cards is known as cartophily. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about cigarette card book. Display your wills cigarette cards and tobacco baseball cards in our beautiful albums. Perhaps one of the best kept secrets of military collecting, vintage cigarette cards also known as trading cards are currently very affordable. Today when many collectors hear the words tobacco cards, they think of the t205 and t206 baseballcard sets from the early 20th century.
These cards were originally given away in cigarette packets as a marketing gimmick, primarily to encourage people to buy more cigarettes. Collecting cigarette cards and other trade issues by bagnall, dorothy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. All regions northland auckland waikato bay of plenty gisborne hawkes bay taranaki whanganui manawatu wairarapa wellington nelson bays marlborough west coast canterbury timaru oamaru otago southland other north island. Zigarettenbilder collecting german cigarette card albums advertising item extensively used by cigarette manufacturers in germany for several decades spanning the turbulent times following ww1 through the ascension of the nationalsozialistische deutsche arbeiterpartei n. First editions, diaries, manuscripts, out of print, antique to modern and more. Guide to cigarette and other trade cards and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In a revolution in our political system, ike beat adlai stevenson, returning a republican to the white house for the first time in two decades.
These books give some background about the companies concerned, list the subjects or illustrate the cards in some of the unnumbered series. A particular gentlemen you can meet early on is looking for full sets of these cigarette cards. They arent wrong to make that connectionthose were tobacco cardsbut the history of tobacco cigarette cards includes more than just baseball. Cigarette cards and how to collect them and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. When it comes to assessing a cigarette cards price or value, the most important factor is its condition. The cigarette card series in this digital presentation comprise just the beginning of the librarys extensive, international collection of tobacco cards, which now numbers more than 125,000 individual items, including more than 3000 complete sets. This applies to cards produced in wartime england as well as those printed in nazi germany. However, to understand the difference between trade cards, cigarette cards and trading cards i shall go back a little further and start by looking at their precursors over 150 years earlier.
Get the best deals on collectible tobacco cards when you shop the largest online selection at. The cigarette and trade card collection consists of series of cards which were issued by cigarette companies, or other companies such as confectionery firms, cereal manufacturers and clothes companies. Before offering your collection, please read all this below first. The first willis set was issued in 1895 and was called ships and soldiers. This handy book contains a wealth of information on the subject of collecting cigarette cards, and is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with a passion for the hobby. The reference books page lists the numerous books giving detailed information on card issues from home and abroad. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Cigarette card sets document popular culture from the turn of the century, often depicting the periods actresses, costumes, and sports, as well as.