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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1958-74 cards & decals including 1958 (circa) shell 'Club…

1958-74 Football Cards and Decals Collection

1958-74 cards & decals including 1958 (circa) shell 'Club mascot Transfer' [1/29]; 1959 Besters 'Victorian Footballers' thick [1/23] & thin [1/23] (trimmed at top); 1963-68 golden Fleece 'Activ 8 Transfer' [1/42]; 1973 Noonans 'Footy Freaks '(14); 1974…

1974 Dinkum Pies 'Footballer of the Week', complete set [10],…

1974 Dinkum Pies Footballer of the Week Set

1974 Dinkum Pies 'Footballer of the Week', complete set [10], Peter McKenna with mark on front. Mainly G/VG. Scarce set.

1973 Dinkum Pies 'Footballer of the Week', complete set [10].…

1973 Dinkum Pies Footballer of the Week Set

1973 Dinkum Pies 'Footballer of the Week', complete set [10]. G/VG

1929 Morrows (Australian - biscuits & confectionary) 'Dinkum…

1929 Morrows 'Dinkum Sorts - Cricketers' Part Set - Rare

1929 Morrows (Australian - biscuits & confectionary) 'Dinkum Sorts - Cricketers', part set [12/42], including J.B.Hobbs, V.Richardson & W.Oldfield. Fair/G. A rare set

c1907-34 cricket cards, with some very scarce issues, c1934 C.M.…

Vintage Cricket Cards & Memorabilia Lot

c1907-34 cricket cards, with some very scarce issues, c1934 C.M.Cranfield?s Sports Depot card for R.E.S.Wyatt; c1930 Mentho Lyptus Jubes card for A.Fairfax; 1929 Morrows 'Dinkum Sports - Cricketers' (4). Poor/VG. (Total 49)

1973 Dinkum Pies 'Footballer of the Week', almost complete set…

1973 Dinkum Pies Footballer of the Week Set (9/10)

1973 Dinkum Pies 'Footballer of the Week', almost complete set (9/10). Fair/VG. Scarce set