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Lot # 253: Interesting Collection of 19th Century Cigarette Cards

Category: Non-Sports Cards

Starting Bid: $200.00

Bids: 14 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Spring 2020 Pop-Up",
which ran from 4/12/2020 7:00 PM to
4/26/2020 11:00 PM



A nice collection of various tobacco cards and premiums, all issued in the late 19th century. All cards display bright, bold colors as originally issued. A fine grouping that includes N109: 1892 Flags and Costumes (8 of 25); Honest Long Cut / Duke Sons & Co. backs. Slight chipping / rounding of corners, GD-VG; N120: 1891 Miniature Novelties (4/25); Honest Long Cut / Duke Sons & Co. backs. VG-EX; 1 card shows back damage; N110: 1892 French Novelties (4/25); Navy / Gail & Ax backs. 2 EX, 2 VG; N122: 1889 Gail & Ax Novelties ‘cameo’-type cards (6). EX condition; N102: 1890 Bridges (11/25); Honest Long Cut backs. VG-EX to EX condition; N104: 1887 Comic Characters (13/25); Honest Long Cut / Duke Sons & Co. backs. 6 VG-EX, 7 somewhat lesser with some creases, stains; N101: 1892 Breeds of Horses (3/25); Honest Long Cut / Duke Sons & Co. backs. 2 VG-EX, 1 GD; N107: 1889 Fancy Dress Ball Costumes (5/50); Honest Long Cut / Duke Sons & Co. backs. EX or better on obverse; 3 with slight paper loss on reverse; N106: 1887 Fairest Flowers in the World (8/50); Honest Long Cut / Duke Sons & Co. backs. EX or better on obverse; 4 with slight paper loss on reverse; N126: 1889 Rulers, Flags & Coats of Arms (2/50); Honest Long Cut / Duke Sons & Co. backs. VG-EX; N117: 1889 Industries of the States (5/25); Navy / Gail & Ax backs. 2 VG, 3 GD (1 creased); N127: 1887 Sea Captains (9/25); Honest Long Cut / Duke Sons & Co. backs. 4 EX, 3 VG, 2 GD (trimmed or creased).

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