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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Charles Hunt, (1803-1877) Britain, St Peters Church, Brighton…

Brighton Churches Engravings by Charles Hunt

Charles Hunt, (1803-1877) Britain, St Peters Church, Brighton and Kemp Town Brighton [2], handcoloured engravings, 44 x 36.5 cm

1976 McDonalds 'VFL Emblem stickers' [10/12] ; plus c1978…

Vintage AFL and SANFL Stickers (17 total)

1976 McDonalds 'VFL Emblem stickers' [10/12] ; plus c1978 Peters 'SANFL club Mascots', part set [7/10]. Mainly G/VG

c1978 Peters 'VFL Club Mascots', almost complete set (9/12) -…

VFL Club Mascots Trading Cards (Incomplete Set)

c1978 Peters 'VFL Club Mascots', almost complete set (9/12) - Carlton, Essendon, Fitzroy, Footscray, Geelong, Melbourne, North Melbourne, Richmond & St Kilda. Mainly G/VG

1973-78 football cards, noted c1978 Peters 'Footy Picture…

Vintage Football Card Collection

1973-78 football cards, noted c1978 Peters 'Footy Picture Cards' (6/24 + 2 spares); 1973 Tip Top 'Sports Action Card Series' (3/12 + 1 spare); 1976 Coles 'Top Mark' (6/10). Mainly G/VG. (Total 18)

Football cards & ephemera: Range in carton noted Scanlens 1974…

Football Cards, Records & Ephemera Lot

Football cards & ephemera: Range in carton noted Scanlens 1974 (2), 1976 (2), 1977 (20), 1978 (77) & 1979 (38); c1978 'Peters Footy Picture Card' (2); plus c1970-2010 'Football Record's with Home & Away (21), Finals (15), Grand Final (9) & Others (28);…