Beatrice Publishing trading cards - price guide and values

Cigarette trade cards were small collectible cards that were included in cigarette packs in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a marketing tool by cigarette manufacturers to boost brand loyalty. These cards were issued in sets, and the earliest known set is from the 1880s. They featured a wide range of subjects, including sports figures, actresses, military leaders, and landscapes. The cards were so popular that they became a hobby for many people, who collected them and traded them with others. In the 1930's albums were prooduced for collectors to store and display their sets. The production of cigarette cards was eventually discontinued in the 1940s as the popularity of cigarettes began to decline.

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800 Silver Ivory Box with Dante and Beatrice Panel

800 silver and ivory box and cover, marked 800 to inner case, of rectangular form with a hinged cover set with ivory panel depicting Henry Holiday's 'Dante and Beatrice', the body engraved with scrolled foliate motifs, with gilt interior, total weight…

Sports Memorabilia Collection

Balance of Sport Collection, noted 1956 Coles 'Olympics, 1st Series' with large flags & national flowers [28] x 3 sets; 1982 Beatrice Publishing 'Commonwealth Games Card Series' [c205]; 1990 Collingwood Weg poster; c1960s Olympic watch; Fitzroy member's…