A gorgeous group of tobacco cards and premiums, all issued in the late 19th century, primarily by Duke’s Cigarettes. All cards display bold, bright colors and are in very pleasing mid-grade condition. This extensive collection includes 1889 N70-N71 ‘Actors & Actresses’ (47; 23/50 from series 1, 24/50 from series 2). 15% EX or better, 35% VG-EX, 40% GD-VG, 10% lesser with some chipping or creasing. 28 cards have light to moderate back damage due to removal from an album; 1888 N74 ’Fishers and Fish’ (34/50). 20% EX or better, 45% VG-EX, 20% VG, 15% lesser, a few with creases. Eight (8) cards have back damage due to removal from an album; 1888 N82 ’Musical Instruments’ (19/50). 2 VG-EX, 2 GD-VG, 2 lesser; 1887 N83 ‘Ocean & River Steamers’ (19/36). 7 VG-EX, 7 GD-VG, 5 lesser; 1888 N86 ‘Perilous Occupations’ (17/50). 8 VG-EX or better, 5 VG; 4 slightly lesser. 1 with back damage and 3 stamped on back; 1889 N87 ‘Shadows’ (35/50). 5 EX or better, 20 VG-EX, 6 GD-VG, 4 lesser; 1890 N90 ‘Vehicles of the World’ (31/50). 11 VG-EX, 9 VG, 5 GD-VG, 6 lesser; 1890 N100 Gail & Ax’s/Navy Long Cut ‘Bicycle and Trick Riders’ (6/25). 3 EX, 2 VG, 1 PR; 1891 N101 ‘Breeds of Horses’ (12/25). 6 VG-EX, 4 GD-VG, 2 lesser; 1890 N129 Gail & Ax’s/Navy Long Cut ‘Stars of the Stage’ (10/25). 6 VG-EX, 4 GD-VG, 2 lesser; 1890 N131 ‘Stars of the Stage’ (7). 3 VG-EX, 4 GD-VG. There are also a few small (3-4 cards) groups of cards: N72 (Coins), N77 (Gymnastic Exercises), N81 (Jokes), N124 (Presidential Possibilities), N136 (Terrors of America) and N138 (Tricks with Cards), overall in VG to VG-EX condition. Nice collection of 19th century non-sport tobacco cards. Total 240+ cards.