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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1888-1930 Sport cards, Noted 1888 old Judge & Gypsy Queen…

Vintage Sports Cards Collection

1888-1930 Sport cards, Noted 1888 old Judge & Gypsy Queen 'Champions' (3), 1912-13 Sniders & Abrahams 'Footballers' (7).

c1890 Goodwin & Co. (Old Judge Cigarettes) 'Celebrities - Harry…

Rare 1890 Harry Trott Cricket Card

c1890 Goodwin & Co. (Old Judge Cigarettes) 'Celebrities - Harry Trott, Cricketer'. Fair/G condition Extremely rare

c1887-90 Goodwin & Co. (Old Judge Cigarettes) 'Celebrities &…

Goodwin & Co. Celebrities & Actresses Trading Cards (68)

c1887-90 Goodwin & Co. (Old Judge Cigarettes) 'Celebrities & Actresses' (67) including 'T.Busst, Cyclist' (winner of 1890 Austral Wheel Race at the MCG) & 'Atkinson, Sprint Runner'; also Old Judge & Dog's Head 'Actresses' (1). Poor/VG condition. Rare -…

1887-89 old Judge Cigarettes 'Celebrities - Jack R.Burke,…

Rare Old Judge Cigarettes Celebrity Card: Jack R. Burke

1887-89 old Judge Cigarettes 'Celebrities - Jack R.Burke, Pugilist'. Good condition. Extremely rare.

1888 Goodwin & Co. (Old Judge & Gypsy Queen Cigarettes - USA)…

1888 Goodwin & Co. Champions Sports Card Set

1888 Goodwin & Co. (Old Judge & Gypsy Queen Cigarettes - USA) 'Champions', complete set [40], cut from printed Sports Card album (exchanged for coupons), includes baseball (8), boxing (5) & Buffalo Bill among others. Poor/G. Scarce set, catalogued by…

1888 Goodwin & Co. (old Judge & Gypsy Queen Cigarettes - USA)…

1888-89 Goodwin & Co. Cigarette Cards Collection

1888 Goodwin & Co. (old Judge & Gypsy Queen Cigarettes - USA) 'Champions', part set [9/50], plus 1889 'Games and Sports Series' [1/50] - base ball Catcher. Poor/G.

1887-89 old Judge Cigarettes 'Celebrities - George Mckenzie,…

Rare 1887-89 George McKenzie Old Judge Cigarettes Card

1887-89 old Judge Cigarettes 'Celebrities - George Mckenzie, Ballarat Football Club'. Good condition. Extremely rare.

1887-89 Old Judge Cigarettes 'Celebrities - Tommy Leyden,…

Old Judge Cigarettes Celebrities Football Card - Tommy Leyden

1887-89 Old Judge Cigarettes 'Celebrities - Tommy Leyden, Captain Carlton Football Team'. G/VG condition.