It has been inspired firstly by dion skinners 1983 publication of australian card issues. Selection of 230 atc cigarette cards including 18901902 beauties with scarce orange frameline 12, dull background 30, black background 4, victoria and nsw backs 10, green net back, 1895 flags of all nations 6, 1900 old and ancient ships 12, 1900 celebrities 7, 1900 flower girls 5, 1900 marine girls 3, 1901 actresses photographic 74, 1901 australian. The original price guide now in its 84th year of publication. Cigarette packets represent an important source of social, cultural and marketing history. Framed 1934 australian cricketers cigarette cards, collection 15 players cigarette cards of the australian cricket team, with player details verso to each card, including donald bradman, bert oldfield, bill oreilly, etc show 2 more like this. 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. Below is a list of sets with their values taken from the 2003 catalogue. South australian football cardsan historical look author. Oct 18, 2011 there is also a ready market in old cigarette cards and sports bubble gum cards. Cigarette cards wills australian wildflower series 19. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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.
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. Buy collectable players cigarette cards 19181939 and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Also look for the original 1966 batman cards, they are worth good money as is the matchbox car of the batmobile. Cigarette cards were first produced in the 1870s as a means to stiffen flimsy cigarette. American philatelic congress philatelic bibliopole catalog. See todays 1920 cigarette cards for sale, best offer and auction. Smartselltm the new way to sell online we wont be beaten by anyone. Trevor gyss has been researching south australian football history for many years and publishing with lulu since 2009. Cigarette cards australian issues and values by skinner. The basic kangaroo in map design was arranged by the postmastergeneral, mr frazer. Browse through various cards to find the perfect one to finish off your collection.
The book contains over 2000 coloured illustrations identifying every series, with front and back catalogued. These books give some background about the companies concerned, list the subjects or illustrate the cards in some of the unnumbered series. Selection of 230 atc cigarette cards including 18901902 beauties with scarce orange frameline 12, dull background 30, black background 4, victoria and nsw backs 10, green net back, 1895 flags of all nations 6, 1900 old and ancient ships 12, 1900 celebrities 7, 1900 flower girls 5, 1900 marine girls 3, 1901 actresses photographic 74, 1901 australian parliament 6. Cigarette cards, also called tobacco cards, were trading cards that tobacco companies placed in cigarette packages to stiffen the sides. Australian postage stamps, australian horse racing, mint. Large stock of cigarette cards individual cards, sets, oddments to complete sets. Players, wills, gallaher all in stock at our retail shop, we also buy cigarette cards and offer free valuation of your collection. Trending price is based on prices from the last 90 days. When it comes to assessing a cigarette cards price or value, the most important factor is its condition. Skinner, pocket guide to australian coins and banknotes 11th. Collecting vintage cigarette packets is a guiltfree way to enjoy the smoking culture of the twentieth century. Players cigarettes trading cards price guide and values. Calvert card fair, stanhope hall, horncastle, lincs, ln9 6nf.
Wills australia trading cards price guide and values. Australian rules football cards from the 1930s can be worth thousands. Australian coin auctions auction 321 books downies. Guide to cigarette and other trade cards and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It has been stated, in one book on the history of cards. Cigarette cards and trade cards collectors site fair dates. Murrays guide to cigarette and other trade cards murray cards international revised edition by isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Cigarette cards were first produced in the 1870s as. Its susceptible to poor centering and print defects, but still boasts a high auction price because of how rare it is in the market. Helpful for collectors needing further information. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Collectable players cigarette cards 19181939 for sale. Skinner includes cigarette cards issued in australia between 1897 and 1934.
Over 2000 coloured illustrations identifying every series front and back catalogued in this edition. Cigarette cards have been muchloved by collectors ever since they were first invented by the us company allen and ginter back in 1871. Guide to cigarette and other trade cards murray, annabel on. Cards which have been stuck down, even in a specially designed album, or are damaged will.
This publication provides the details of tasmanian football card and collectibles issues. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Skinner wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Five rare australian coins that are worth money the. The cartophillic society of great britain and collectors throughout australia of cigarette cards issued in australia between 1897 and 1934. Murrays cards international have been publishing catalogues since 1967 and have been well regarded as the most accurate and realistic guide in the hobby. The reference books page lists the numerous books giving detailed information on card issues from home and abroad. Postmarks the local posts, great white fleet, australia. These have been continually updated and are now considered essential guides for collectors. S registry labels postal and philatelic significance, norway. Although the original purpose of cigarette cards was to protect the cigarettes from damage, tobacco companies around the world soon realised the cigarette cards value as collectables and started producing picture cards for smokers to.
Founded in 1959 and based in the uk, the cinderella stamp club is an association of philatelists, amateur and professional, whose interests lie in local stamps, telegraph stamps, railway stamps, revenues, fiscals, forgeries, bogus and phantom issues, christmas, red cross, tb and other charity seals, registration labels, advertisement and exhibition labels and many other. Members have access to a large library of reference books and journals. Murrays guide to cigarette and other trade cards murray cards international ltd revised edition by isbn. They contained advertising and were illustrated with many different types of pictures. Our shop provides a range of items that collectors need to keep their treasured collection in top condition. Cigarette cards australian issues and values rennicks books. The is the only recognized rookie card of the revered fullback. The 3rd annual cigarette card fair, haughton working mens club, haughton le skerne, darlington, dl1 2dd. References new south wales postcard collectors society inc. Smoking was a huge part of life in britain, the us and europe. Find a large selection of collectible cigarette cards here on ebay, perfect for any type of collector. More than 12,000 listings with captions of individual cards with three values according to condition. Australian kangaroo stamps these stamps are the most popular postage stamps of australia.
Books sport americana price guide to the nonsports cards 19301960. At about the same time as australia produced its first postage stamp in 19, the cigarette companies were capitalising on the collecting urge and strengthening customer loyalty with series of cards on a wide range of topics. Each card has its own title and number and gives information on the place featured on reverse of the card. The catalogue contains details of cigarette cards and silks issued at home and abroad from the 19th century to the present day, quoting uptodate values for cards in top condition. Today when many collectors hear the words tobacco cards, they think of the t205 and t206 baseballcard sets from the early 20th century. These early collector cards were the predecessors of todays baseball cards and other types of trading cards. Cigarette cards valuations find a cigarette cards value. Flying higher essendon club history michael maplestone 1996. Cigarette card sets document popular culture from the turn of the century, often depicting the periods actresses, costumes, and sports, as. The cigarette card began its evolution in the united states of america, in the. The same goes in the states for old basketball, gridiron, and baseball cards. They arent wrong to make that connectionthose were tobacco cardsbut the history of tobacco cigarette cards includes more than just baseball. Although the original purpose of cigarette cards was to protect the cigarettes from damage, tobacco companies around the world soon realised the cigarette cards value as collectables and started producing picture cards for smokers to collect to encourage.
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. Cigarette cards australian issues and values by dion h. We have reference books, binders, dividers, and plastic pages with pockets of various sizes that cater for the different shapes and sizes of postcards, cigarette cards and trade cards. Based on the artwork done by blamire young, a british artist, the postmastergeneral released the design in april 1912. Collectors world nottingham buy and sell old coins and banknotes, medals,and postcards. Jul 30, 2016 oftentimes people have baseball cards, and with those, the market really drives the value, says parenti. Cigarette cards wills australian wildflowers series 19. Published by renniks books, adelaide, malvern 1983. Published in 1983 so these values are well out date nevertheless the book has become the standard reference for identifing australian cigarette cards. Start your collection with a full set of cigarette cards or search for the final rare piece of tobacciana youve been looking for. Over 2000 coloured illustrations identifying every sport and non sport australian cigarette card series front and back is catalogued in this edition. For that particular genre, the value would be in baseball cards prior to 1950. To discover a rare cigarette cards value, please send an email to our team or call 01926 499031 today. Lot 2876 o worldwide, airmail topical collection, extensive collection housed in 17 albums and stock books in 2 large boxes.
Australian postage stamps, australian horse racing, mint set of 4, in display folder. They issued some thirtythree series, with numerous subseries and allied issues such as metal badges, metal football shields, celluloid flags etc. Cigarette card and trade card collectors site valueing your wills collection. Albums and pages for storing cigarette cards and postcards. Skinner wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be. A description of his research motivation and methodology has been published on the australian football website. Unsold lots are available for direct purchase at the reserve price at the meeting following the auction. Home of collectors for stamp storage, philatelic catalogues, lighthouse illustrated album, coin storage, numismatic catalogues, banknote storage, ephemera, and pet books. This book is based on research by the author, the cartophillic society of great britain and collectors throughout australia between 1897 and 1934. How to find antiques and collectibles at charity shops and. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Skinner renniks books 1983 south australian football cardsan historical look author.
How a handful of scientists obscured the truth on issues from tobacco smoke to climate change paperback may 24, 2011. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Whether youre a crime lover, obsessed with romance or addicted to adventure novels. Vintage motor annual show number november 1938 magazine.
Spaces for every australian predecimal and decimal coin issued from 1910 to 2011, complete with information backing sheets. There are more than 12,000 listings with captions of individual cards and values. The general books section amongst others items contains books on general card collecting and also the video devoted to cigarette cards. Andrew bennett glenelg press 1995 flying higher essendon club history michael maplestone 1996 100 years of australian football penguin books australia 1996.
Collectors world nottingham cigarette cards, individual. Catalogues to identify cigarette cards and postcards javascript seem to be disabled in your browser. However some series, notably german ones produced in the 1930s, cover topics from as early as 18, up to 1939. Cigarette cards and how to collect them paperback january 1, 2006 by i.
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