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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1929 Griffiths 'Black Crows' series - various: seven cards…

1929 Griffiths 'Black Crows' AFL Player Cards (7)

1929 Griffiths 'Black Crows' series - various: seven cards [7/210] including garnet Campbell (Essendon) & Peter Reville (South Melbourne), duplicates of Jack Evans (Geelong) and Norm Cockram (misspelled 'Cochrane) of Fitzroy; condition to VG. (9)

1929 Griffiths 'Black Crows' series - Fitzroy: six cards…

1929 Griffiths Fitzroy Black Crows Series Cards (6)

1929 Griffiths 'Black Crows' series - Fitzroy: six cards [6/210] comprising Arthur batchelor, Charlie Chapman, Norm Cockram (misspelled 'Cochrane'), Percy Ellis, Gordon Hellwig (misspelled 'Helwig') & Neville Huggins; G/VG. (6)

1929 Griffiths 'Black Crows' series - Geelong: five cards…

1929 Geelong Black Crows Series Cards (5)

1929 Griffiths 'Black Crows' series - Geelong: five cards [5/210] comprising Reg Hickey, Harold Hardiman (diagonal crease), Jack Collins, Jack Evans and captain/coach Arthur Coghlan (corner crease). Rare.

Scanlens 1964 (second series): card #13 Fred Griffiths, north…

Fred Griffiths North Sydney Bears Rugby League Card

Scanlens 1964 (second series): card #13 Fred Griffiths, north Sydney bears [1/33]; few wrinkles, light aging on reverse. Good condition overall.

Scanlens 1964 (second series): card #13 Fred Griffiths, north…

Fred Griffiths North Sydney Bears Card

Scanlens 1964 (second series): card #13 Fred Griffiths, north Sydney bears [1/33]; good condition.

1929 Griffiths 'Black Crows' series - Collingwood,Essendon &…

1929 Griffiths 'Black Crows' AFL Cards - Collingwood, Essendon & Melbourne

1929 Griffiths 'Black Crows' series - Collingwood,Essendon & Melbourne: nine cards [9/210] with Colllingwood (3) including Syd Coventry; Essendon (3) including Len Johnson and Melbourne (3) including Dick Taylor; some creasing/soiling, generally to VG. (9)

1937 Griffiths Brothers (Ask mother for Cruising toffee)…

Griffiths Brothers Cricketers Toffee - Vintage Collection

1937 Griffiths Brothers (Ask mother for Cruising toffee) 'Cricketers' [7/10 known + 2 spares], Fair/Fine. (quantity 9)

1937 Griffiths Brothers (black Crow Cough drops) 'Cricketers'…

Griffiths Brothers' Cricketers Black Crow Cough Drops (Set of 5)

1937 Griffiths Brothers (black Crow Cough drops) 'Cricketers' [4/11 known + 1 spare], Fair/Fine. (quantity 5)

1937-79 cricket cards, noted 1937 Griffiths Bros 'Australian…

Collection of Cricket Cards from 1937-1979

1937-79 cricket cards, noted 1937 Griffiths Bros 'Australian Cricketers' (2/21 known); 1946-47 Coles 'Cricketers in Australia' (20/40); 1948 Nabisco 'Leading Cricketers' (32); 1974 Sunicrust 'Cricketers' (39/40); 1979 Baratt 'Cricket, 2nd Series' (46/50).…

Don Bradman: rare Griffiths chocolates lapel badge 'D.G.…

Rare Don Bradman Griffiths Chocolates Lapel Badge

Don Bradman: rare Griffiths chocolates lapel badge 'D.G.Bradman'.

1929 Griffiths (black Crow) 'Football Series' [4/210].…

Black Crow Football Cards 1929

1929 Griffiths (black Crow) 'Football Series' [4/210]. Poor/Fair.

1936 Griffiths Bros. (All Sports Use Griffiths Black Crow…

1936 Griffiths Bros. Australian Cricketers Throat Drops Set

1936 Griffiths Bros. (All Sports Use Griffiths Black Crow Throat Drops) 'Australian Cricketers', part set [4/10 known] - A.G.Chipperfield, A.F.Kippax, T.W.Wall & W.M.Woodfull. Fair/VG. Very scarce.

A Royal Doulton 'Nelson' ships Figurehead, HN2978, limited…

Limited Edition Royal Doulton 'Nelson' Ship Figurehead

A Royal Doulton 'Nelson' ships Figurehead, HN2978, limited edition model no. 595/950, in original box and packaging & with certificate of Authenticity signed by Eric J. Griffiths, modelled from the H.M.S Trafalgar 1841, height 23 cm

c1906-27 cigarette & trade cards, noted 1911 Sniders & Abrahams…

Australian Racing Cards Collection

c1906-27 cigarette & trade cards, noted 1911 Sniders & Abrahams 'Australian Racing Scenes' (23/40);. 1906 Sniders & Abrahams 'Australian Racehorses (Melbourne & Sydney Cup Winners)' (26); 1907 Sniders & Abrahams 'Australian Racehorses' (23); c1927…

1929 Griffiths (Black Crow) 'Football Series' (34/210). One…

1929 Black Crow Football Cards (34/210) - Fair/VG

1929 Griffiths (Black Crow) 'Football Series' (34/210). One damaged, others Fair/VG.

c1932-56 cricket cards, noted 1937 Griffiths Brothers (Black…

Rare Cricket Cards 1932-56

c1932-56 cricket cards, noted 1937 Griffiths Brothers (Black Crow Cough Drops) (5/11 known). & (Cruising Toffee) (4/10 known); 1938 Allens 'Cricketers' (16/36); 1951 Potter & Moore 'Famous Cricketers' (10/40). Poor/G.

1929 Griffiths (black Crow) 'Football series' [16/210] - all…

Melbourne Football Cards 1929

1929 Griffiths (black Crow) 'Football series' [16/210] - all Melbourne players. Fair/G