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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1934 Amalgamated Press: Sportsmen of the World, complete set of…

Sportsmen of the World Trade Cards Complete Set 1934

1934 Amalgamated Press: Sportsmen of the World, complete set of trade cards (32), including Charles Kingsford Smith, Jim Mollison, Alan Cobham, Max Baer, Bill Woodfull, Don Bradman and Jack Crawford.

Trading cards: mixed selection including c.1922 Amalgamated…

Mixed selection of trading cards with sporting champions and cricketer

Trading cards: mixed selection including c.1922 Amalgamated press 'The Champion' series 'Sporting Champions' series real-photo cards [16/66] mostly boxers, plus Allen's Q-T fruit drops card showing cricketer Wally Hammond; condition variable. (17)

Amalgamated press Ltd: 1932 'Australian & English cricket…

Australian & English Cricket Stars 1932 Test Match Souvenir Album

Amalgamated press Ltd: 1932 'Australian & English cricket Stars' complete set [32] loosely inserted into special ''Triumph' and 'Champion' test match souvenir Album' showing details of the forthcoming season, including the Ashes ('Bodyline') series; album…

1925-90s including 1925 Copes Bros 'Sports & Pastimes' [25];…

Vintage Sports Card Collection

1925-90s including 1925 Copes Bros 'Sports & Pastimes' [25]; 1927 Lambert & Butler 'The world of Sport'; 1935 Amalgamated press 'Sportsmen of the World' [32]; 1949 Carreras (Turf slides) 'Sports Series' [50], mainly Fine/VeryFine, cat £668. (quantity 618)

1930s 'Sports Champions' series, complete sets featuring…

1930s Sports Champions Complete Sets with Cricketers

1930s 'Sports Champions' series, complete sets featuring cricketers comprising 1935 Gallagher 'Champions' 2nd series (48), 1935 Ardath 'Sports Champions' home issue (50) & export issue (50), also sets in albums comprising John player 1934 'Cricketers'…

c.1923-60 Australian trade cards including 1923 Amalgamated…

Australian Trade Cards Collection 1923-60

c.1923-60 Australian trade cards including 1923 Amalgamated Press 'Modern Motor Cars' [31/32]; 1926 Allens 'Wrestlers' [18/24]; 1927 Champion 'Tip-Top Tricks & Teasers' [16]; c.1930 Hoadleys 'Gold Cup Mystery' [57/60] (featuring Skeet - a knock-off of…

1947 Radio Fun (Amalgamated Press) 'Famous Test Cricketers',…

1947 Famous Test Cricketers Set - Scarce

1947 Radio Fun (Amalgamated Press) 'Famous Test Cricketers', complete set [24]. Mainly G/VG. Scarce.

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)…

1947 Amalgamated Press (Radio Fun) 'Famous Test Cricketers',…

Complete set of Famous Test Cricketers (1947)

1947 Amalgamated Press (Radio Fun) 'Famous Test Cricketers', complete set (24). Mainly Fine/Very Fine.

Trade Cards: Amalgamated Press's 1928 'Famous Australian…

Cricket Trading Cards, 1928-1932, Complete Sets, G/Ef

Trade Cards: Amalgamated Press's 1928 'Famous Australian Cricketers' complete set [16]; Boys' Magazine 1932 'Zat' Cards (English Cricketers) complete set [11]; D.C.Thomson's 1932 'The World's Best Cricketers' complete set [32, 'Rover']; Cat.£396. G/Ef.

Trade Cards: 1932 Amalgamated Press 'Australian and English…

Cricket Trade Cards: 1932 and 1934 Sets

Trade Cards: 1932 Amalgamated Press 'Australian and English Cricket Stars' [28/32], G/Ef; also a part set of the 1934 'Test Match Favourites' [19/40] all English players. G/Vf.

Trade Cards: Amalgamated Press Ltd 1926 'Famous Test Match…

Famous Test Match Cricketers Trade Card Sets

Trade Cards: Amalgamated Press Ltd 1926 'Famous Test Match Cricketers' complete set [32], plus Australian issues 1928 'Famous Australian Cricketers' complete set [16] and 1928 'England's Test Match Cricketers' complete set [16]. G/Ef. Cat.£608.

1926 Amalgamated Press 'Famous Test Match Cricketers' (32/32),…

Complete set of Famous Test Match Cricketers (1926)

1926 Amalgamated Press 'Famous Test Match Cricketers' (32/32), condition variable but many are fine to very fine.

1947 Radio Fun (Amalgamated Press) 'Famous Test Cricketers',…

"Famous Test Cricketers" Trading Cards Set

1947 Radio Fun (Amalgamated Press) 'Famous Test Cricketers', complete set [24]. Mainly G/VG. Scarce.

1928-38 cricket cards, noted 1928 Amalgamated Press 'Famous…

Vintage Cricket Cards (1928-1938)

1928-38 cricket cards, noted 1928 Amalgamated Press 'Famous Australian Cricketers' [16], 1929 Boys' Magazine 'Famous Cricketers Series' [10], 1934 Players 'Cricketers 1934' [50], 1938 Players 'Cricketers 1938' [50]. Fair/G.

C1912-2014 cricket cards, noted 1928 Amalgamated press 'Famous…

Cricket Cards Collection: Famous Australian Cricketers and The Don

C1912-2014 cricket cards, noted 1928 Amalgamated press 'Famous Australian Cricketers' [16], 2010 Brindley 'The Don' [20] x 16 sets. Fair/VG.

1926 Amalgamated Press 'Famous Test Match Cricketers', complete…

1926 Famous Test Match Cricketers Complete Set [32]

1926 Amalgamated Press 'Famous Test Match Cricketers', complete set [32]. G/VG

1936 Amalgamated Press 'Australian & English Cricketers…

1936 Australian Cricketers Real Photogravure Portrait Postcards Set

1936 Amalgamated Press 'Australian & English Cricketers 1936-37', Real Photogravure Portrait postcards, complete set of Australians (10/20). Fair/VG.

1936 Amalgamated Press 'Australian & English Cricketers…

1936 Cricket Portrait Postcards (part set)

1936 Amalgamated Press 'Australian & English Cricketers 1936-37', Real Photogravure Portrait postcards, part set (10/20). G/VG.

1947 Amalgamated press (radio Fun) 'Famous test Cricketers',…

"Famous Test Cricketers" Set (1947)

1947 Amalgamated press (radio Fun) 'Famous test Cricketers', almost complete set [21/24], noted Lindsay Hassett, Don Bradman & ray Lindwall. Fair/VG

1934 Amalgamated press 'Test match Favourites', complete set…

Test Match Favourites (1934) - Complete Set (40)

1934 Amalgamated press 'Test match Favourites', complete set [40], noted bill Woodfull, Douglas Jardine & Don Bradman. Fair/VG

1932 Amalgamated press 'Australian & English cricket stars',…

1932 Cricket Stars Set with Album

1932 Amalgamated press 'Australian & English cricket stars', complete set [32], together with empty album. Fair/VG

1926 Amalgamated press (Champion & Triumph) 'Famous test match…

Famous Test Match Cricketers Trading Cards Set

1926 Amalgamated press (Champion & Triumph) 'Famous test match Cricketers', complete set [32]. G/VG

1934 Amalgamated Press 'Test Match Favourites', complete set…

1934 Test Match Favourites Trading Cards Set

1934 Amalgamated Press 'Test Match Favourites', complete set (40), noted Bill Woodfull, Douglas Jardine & Don Bradman. Mainly G/VG