Offered here is a sizeable group of better-quality tobacco cards, included by Sweet Caporal, Sub Rosa, Lorillard, Plow Boy, Gypsy Queen, etc. in their tobacco products in the late 19th century. About half the cards are brown sepia-toned (the other half being in color) and overall present in VG to VG-EX condition, with about 10% lesser (mostly from back damage, some with pencil notations). Some notable card types include:
- Sub-Rosa: U.S. Presidents (10);
- Sweet Caporal: Ships (3);
- Lorillard: 5¢ Ante ‘Types of the Stage’ (46);
- Lorillard: 5¢ Ante (part of a card deck / Actresses) (15);
- Plow Boy: Animals (10);
- a handful of Gypsy Queen, Mayo Cut Plug, Virginia Brights – all actresses;
And 2 beautiful full color celluloid tin-types (made in Germany) to complete the lot!
All told, over 100 cards for your collecting pleasure! This great collection will provide hours of enjoyment categorizing or breaking down for resale.
Total of 100+ cards.