This is not a book about collectors or collecting, it is a book about the. German cigarette card album 1934 men in the third reich w235 nazi leaders of germany hitler hess himmler etc. The cigarette card sets are a kind of collectible found in premium cigarette packs. These are considered to be some of the first cigarette cards. The book lists over 16,800 different prices, a must for new or established collectors. The creation, design, printing and distrbution of the humble cigarette card became an industry in itself.
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Vintage cigarette card picture album with 111 cigarette cards. Cigarette pack collectors association home facebook. Cigarette pack collectors association is a club dedicated to the hobby of collecting and preserving vintage cigarette. At the start of the new millennium, a honus wagner card became the first cigarette card ever to exceed a million dollars, and one of the most expensive items to be sold on ebay. This book is an interesting and detailed introduction to collecting cigarettecards, but there must be much more to tell. Cigarette cards are trade cards issued by tobacco manufacturers to stiffen cigarette packaging and advertise cigarette brands. We cover all known cigarette cards and all uk trade cards up to 1970. Today when many collectors hear the words tobacco cards, they think of the t205 and t206 baseballcard sets from the early 20th century.
His collection, bequeathed to the british museum following his death in 1995, is recognised by the guinness book of records as the largest collection of its kind. Go for a full set that features photographs of birds that are native to britain. Cigarette card album holocaust center for humanity. Collecting cigarette cards this is the page for you. The uks largest supplier of cigarette and trade cards, publishers of monthly card magazine, card collectors club. 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. History of cigarette cards and books on card collecting duration. Cigarette card collections for sale in uk view 91 ads. The cigarette cards were acquired by curators in the 1960s and later. Nationally recognized football card experts mike bonner and carl lamendola have written the ultimate vintage hobby guide. This guide traces the history of the cards from their 19thcentury beginnings to the mid1930s. Between 1875 and the 1940s, cigarette companies often included collectible. How to easily get all 144 cigarette cards in red dead. London trademens cars of the xviii century, ambrose heal collecting.
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Founded in 1927 with now some 50,000,000 cards in stock, the london cigarette card company, provides the essential reference catalogues with prices for more than,000 different series on every subject imaginable. Cigarette or tobacco cards began in the mid19th century as premiums, enclosed in product packaging. Guide to the tobacco collection, 18281987 and undated. At the station there is a stranger who will speak with you about his cigarette card collection. However, we are always delighted when one of our cigarette card valuations is met by an unexpectedly positive reaction. Jan 29, 2020 beginning in 1875, cards depicting actresses, baseball players, indian chiefs, and boxers were issued by the usbased allen and ginter tobacco company. Today when many collectors hear the words tobacco cards, they think of the t205 and t206 baseballcard. Collecting cigarette cards and other trade issues by bagnall, dorothy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Most cigarette card collectors are natural perfectionists and strive for the highest graded cards possible. Threats of legal action prevented its release, but a few slipped out, and it was one of these that stunned the collecting world when it was auctioned. Devoted to propagating, enhancing, and preserving the hobby of cigarette card and trade card collecting.
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. The uks largest supplier of cigarette and trade cards, publishers of monthly card magazine, card collectors club, albums, catalogues the london cigarette card co. See more ideas about cards, vintage advertisements and british army uniform. Beginning in 1875, cards depicting actresses, baseball players, indian chiefs, and boxers were issued by the usbased allen and ginter tobacco company. You may ask why buy a book rather than borrowing it from our library.
Cigarette cards and trade cards collectors site collect it. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. They eventually evolved however, into miniature reference books with fine illustrations and. Cigarette cards were first produced in the 1870s as a means to stiffen flimsy cigarette packs. The lively and superblyresearched text is supplemented with unique checklists and images of rare items. We offer an impartial valuation service for all cigarette and trade card collectors, we have years of experience in collecting cards. Please check with us, by sending a message if you need a specific colourcolours prior to ordering. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Collecting cigarette and trade cards by gordon howsden. Do note that if you are a cartophilic society member you will be able to buy our books at a special discount price. In these problematical times we can but dream of the fun we used to have at branches, the pals we used to meet, and the cards we used to find. A good selection of cards is always offered, usually in sets or collections. And it is because of the efforts of so many young collectors from that era, that large quantities of cigarette cards have survived in a variety of albums, books, bundles and forgotten shoe boxes. Get the best deals on collectible tobacco cards when you shop the largest online selection.
If you want to complete the mission attached to collecting all 144 cigarette cards, you need to make your way to the flatneck station. Alberts guide to cigarette card collecting 1995 values and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nazi party were the small illustrated cards included in. Often beautifully illustrated, an early cigarette cards value will depend upon the period of history it documents and its condition. Cigarette card were issued around the world and it is now recognised as a major hobby especially in england. Our sales of cigarette and trade cards form part of our quarterly auctions of paper collectables, combined with sales of stamps, postcards, photographs, autographs and ephemera. 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. In the early 1930s collectable cards in cigarette packs were an exciting new form of media. Cigarette cards and how to collect them kindle edition by i. Even more than a century later, cigarette card collecting has surged ahead thanks to the ease of trading on the equally simple but innovative ebay website. The reference books page lists the numerous books giving detailed information on card issues from home and abroad and the general books section amongst others items contains books on general card collecting and also the video devoted to cigarette cards.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items collectable wills cigarette cards for sale ebay. This is the most comprehensive catalogue of cigarette and trade cards we have ever published covering over 16,800 prices. Make offer large collection of old cigarette cards album 110 players and wills cards. Collectors often focus their collection on cards from a particular company or brand, or cards on a specific topic such as cricketers or historical monuments. Third reichww2 cigarette card albums germandotmilitaria. Get the best deals on collectible tobacco cards when you shop the largest online selection at. We are always happy to advise accordingly and we will make sure you get the book. Cigarette cards and trade cards collectors site collect.
Historical background history of cigarette and trade cards. A quite rare cigarette card album with a written account of each. These records started out as lists in our magazine then were converted into book form for ease of access. The hobby of collecting cigarette cards is known as cartophily. 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. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. 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. Books of interest in the connection with card collecting. Come and add your pics to an epic collection of cigarette cards and collectibles. 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. They arent wrong to make that connectionthose were tobacco cards but the history of tobacco cigarette cards includes more than just baseball.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. These cards were originally given away in cigarette packets as a marketing gimmick, primarily to encourage people to buy more cigarettes. Browse for inspiration, make offers, seek advice, find sales. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Although cigarette cards were first issued over 100 years ago, trade cards have a history stretching back to the 17th century. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Collectible cigarette card sets a set of carreras cards is the perfect way to kickstart your collection. This advert is located in and around doncaster, south yorkshire. Guide to cigarette and other trade cards and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The largest cigarette card collection on record is that of edward whartontigar. Contains facts on the companies and artists that produced cigarette and trade cards, providing a valuable source of reference for the novice and experienced collector alike. Today when many collectors hear the words tobacco cards, they think of the t205 and t206 baseball card sets from the early 20th century. They arent wrong to make that connectionthose were tobacco cardsbut the history of tobacco cigarette cards includes more than just baseball. And we are always adding to this list, so if you collect a subject that has not been.
Cigarette card albums original german books from the. Collecting cigarette and trade cards gordon howsden on. Nov 12, 2019 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. Even more than a century later, cigarette card collecting has surged ahead thanks. Wagner was a dedicated nonsmoker and objected when americas biggest tobacco corporation planned to picture him on a cigarette card without his permission.
Alberts guide to cigarette card collecting abebooks. Cigarette cards and trade cards collectors site main. I have created these pages to introduce you to the world of card collecting and if interested offer both a buying and selling service. The tobacco collection spans the years 18281987, with the bulk of the items dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and contains material assembled by library staff related to the manufacturing, sale, and use of tobacco in the united states, particularly in the south. Cigarettes played an unexpected role in chinese weddings in the 1980s and 90s. The card collecting home on the internet collect it article. Cartophily or collecting cigarette cards is a longestablished hobby with a wealth of documentation to help identify manufacturers, dates and values.
Collecting cigarette cards became especially popular with young people. At a time when the average person could not afford books, and newspapers. It is important in cigarette card collecting to purchase the very best condition cards you can afford, since these increase in value more rapidly than mediocre cards. Becker made a name for himself in the major leagues as a hardhitting outfielder, who four times placed in the top ten in home runs in the national league.
For the first time they have now combined all their valuation guides into one affordable book. Providing accurate cigarette card valuations requires a detailed understanding of the history of each manufacturer and the cards they issued. Founded in 1927 the london cigarette card company is one of the uks top suppliers of collectors cards. Most collect us brands exclusively but there are also many collectors of packs from around the world. Every auction has some rarer cards by publishers such as. The strange use of cigarettes at 1980s chinese weddings.
Cigarette card news was launched in 1933 and has been continually published ever since. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading cigarette cards and how to collect them. In 1965 the title was changed to cigarette card news and trade card chronicle in recognition of the growing importance of the trade cards in the modern collecting world. This vintage cigarette card is in very fine condition. Zigarettenbilder collecting german cigarette card albums. We source our valuations from many places including the popular ebay auction site. Although cigarette cards values do fluctuate, most collectors take up the hobby for the love of collecting and not for their worth. They were usually issued in numbered series of twentyfive, fifty, or larger runs to be collected, spurring subsequent purchases of the same brand. Tooveys are one of the few specialist auctioneers of cigarette cards in the uk.
We make albums and pages specifically designed for tobacco baseball cards, wills cigarette cards, english cigarette cards, germany cigarette cards and all types of players cigarette cards. All of our pages are archival quality and insure that the value of your cigarette cards does not diminish due to its storage environment. Cigarette cards valuations find a cigarette cards value at. Id like to know about the psychology of cigarettecard collecting, for example, though i already know, without being told, that it must be overwhelmingly male. Basically he wants you to collect all 144 cigarette cards and send them to him. The hobby of collecting cigarette cards is known as cartophily, and those who collect them are cartophilists. And now, regrettably, we must announce that there will be no society branch events for the foreseeable future. A complete collection of 50 cigarette cards for willss cigarettes w. The potential to use these cards and albums to promote political ideas was quickly realized by the nazi party. Cigarette cards and trade cards collectors site main home page.