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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Churchman's 'Association Footballers': 1938 complete set (50)…

1938 Churchman Footballers Complete Set with Matthews & Lawton

Churchman's 'Association Footballers': 1938 complete set (50) including Stanley Matthews (Preston north end), Bill McKay (Manchester United) & Tommy Lawton (Everton), G/VG; window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 49 x 59 cm.

Sports Cards, noted 1938 Churchman 'Association Footballers'…

Vintage Sports Cards Lot

Sports Cards, noted 1938 Churchman 'Association Footballers' [50], 1926 Wills 'Cricketers' (22), 1933 Carreras 'Football Series' (13) & 'Personality Series' (13). Poor/VG

WA & AC Churchman, Lawn Tennis cigarette cards 1-50 + Willis…

Framed Tennis Cigarette Cards Collection

WA & AC Churchman, Lawn Tennis cigarette cards 1-50 + Willis Tennis Players of note cigarette cards (50) framed

c1921-58 cigarette cards, noted Carreras 1933 'Personality…

Vintage Cigarette Cards Collection

c1921-58 cigarette cards, noted Carreras 1933 'Personality Series - Film Stars' [72], 1921 Gallaher 'Animals and Birds of Commercial Value' [100], 1936 Churchman 'Legends of Britain' [50]. Fair/VG. (c890).

Cigarette Cards: Churchman's 1936 'Cricketers' series, complete…

Churchman's 1936 Cricketers: Complete Set of 50 Cards

Cigarette Cards: Churchman's 1936 'Cricketers' series, complete set [50], superb Ef. Cat.£170.

Cigarette card & others collection, includes 1934 Churchman…

Cigarette & Collectibles: Racing Greyhounds and More

Cigarette card & others collection, includes 1934 Churchman 'Racing Greyhounds' set of 50, silks & Vitabrits Tailwaggers Album

1936-38 cricket cards, noted 1936 Churchman 'Cricketers' (50);…

1930s Cricket Cards Collection

1936-38 cricket cards, noted 1936 Churchman 'Cricketers' (50); 1936-38 Ardath 'Photocards' (31 cricket subjects); 1937 Barratt 'Famous Cricketers' (2/60); 1938 Barratt 'Famous Cricketers' (11/40). Mainly G/VG.

1928-38 cricket cards, noted 1928 Churchman 'Famous Cricket…

Collection of Vintage Cricket Cards 1928-38

1928-38 cricket cards, noted 1928 Churchman 'Famous Cricket Colours' [25], 1930 Players 'Cricketers 1930' [50], 1935 Ardath 'Cricket, Tennis & Golf Celebrities' [50], 1938 Ogdens 'Prominent Cricketers of 1938' [50]. G/VG

Sports Cards: c1930-38 collection in album, noted 1938…

1930-38 Sports Card Collection with Boxing, Tennis, Jockeys & More

Sports Cards: c1930-38 collection in album, noted 1938 Churchman 'Boxing Personalities' (50); 1930 Godfrey Phillips 'Lawn Tennis' (25); 1936 Players 'Tennis' (50); 1936 Gallaher 'Famous Jockeys' (48); 1935 Gallaher 'Champions, 2nd Series' (48); also…

Aviation: 1930 Wills: 'Speed' [50] featuring aeroplanes,…

Speed Legends Trading Cards

Aviation: 1930 Wills: 'Speed' [50] featuring aeroplanes, airships, cars, trains, etc. 1938 Mars Confections: 'Famous Aeroplanes Pilots & Airports [50] Including Harold Broadbent, Amy Johnson, Jean Batten & Amelia Earhart; 1939 Churchman: 'Kings of Speed'…

1926-48 Cricket Cards: complete sets comprising 1926 Players…

Complete Sets of Cricket Cards 1926-1948

1926-48 Cricket Cards: complete sets comprising 1926 Players 'Cricketers, Caricatures by Rip' [50], 1928 Wills 'Cricketers' [50], 1932 Godfrey Phillips 'Test Cricketers 1932-1933' [38], 1936 Churchman 'Cricketers' [50], 1947 Radio Fun (Amalgamated Press)…

1907-76 (circa) including 1933 Godfrey Phillips 'Who's Who in…

Vintage Sports Trading Cards Lot

1907-76 (circa) including 1933 Godfrey Phillips 'Who's Who in Australian Sport' {double-sided} (237); 1937 Godfrey Phillips 'Sportsmen - spot the Winner' (180); 1932 Godfrey Phillips 'Australian sporting Personalities' (40); 1912 Anonymous 'Sports &…

Cigarette & Trade Cards: 1906-53 football cards, noted 1910…

Football Cigarette & Trade Cards Collection (c891)

Cigarette & Trade Cards: 1906-53 football cards, noted 1910 Gallaher 'Association Football Club Colours' (9/100); 1922-24 Godfrey Phillips 'Footballers (Pinnace Series)' (57); 1926 Players 'Football Caricatures by Rip' (50); 1927 Players 'Football…

General: 1917-39 sets including Stephen Mitchell 1927 'Clan…

Assorted sets of cards 1917-39

General: 1917-39 sets including Stephen Mitchell 1927 'Clan Tartans' A Series (50); Churchman 1917 'East Suffolk Churches' (50); Ardath 1934 'British Born Film Stars' (50); 1922 'Poultry Rearing & Management' (25); condition variable but many are fine to…

1902-35 better football cards, including 1914 Churchman…

Vintage Football Cards Collection

1902-35 better football cards, including 1914 Churchman 'Footballers' [17/50]; c.1913 Churchman 'Footballers' [7/50]; 1910 Gallaher 'Association football club Colours' (24); 1910 Murrays 'Footballers' [3/100]; 1902 Wills 'Football Series' (14); 1911 Jones…

1924 Hignett Bros. 'International Caps and Badges', complete…

Cricket Caps and Badges, Famous Colours Trading Cards

1924 Hignett Bros. 'International Caps and Badges', complete set (25); plus 1928 Churchman 'Famous Cricket Colours' (25). G/VG