North American Auction Company
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Fine Montana Collector Sale - April 2023

Sat, Apr 22, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 601

C. 1889 15 Dukes Cigarettes Card Collection

Estimate: $100 - $200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
For your consideration is this collection of 15 Duke's Cigarettes collectors cards titled, "Yacht Colors of The World" made in 1889. The collection has 15 out of 50 cards. Each card depicts a famous actress or beauty dressed in the colors of a specific yacht club. Between 1875 and the 1940s, cigarette companies often included collectible trading cards with their packages of cigarettes. Cigarette card sets document popular culture from the turn of the century, often depicting the period’s actresses, costumes, and sports, as well as offering fascinating insights into mainstream American humor and cultural norms. The cards show good condition despite their vintage age, with a few that are worn, torn and stained. The cards measure 2 3/4" L x 1 1/2" W.

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