Lot 642

W. S. Kimball & Co. Cigarette Collectors Cards

Estimate: $100 - $200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$25 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
For your consideration is this collection of 10 W. S. Kimball & Co. cigarette collectors cards titled, "Savage and Semi-Barbarous Chiefs and Leaders" from 1889. This collection features 10 out of 50 and has a duplicate of one card. 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. This set takes a look at well known leaders and rulers all over the world. The cards show good condition with wear from age and slight staining on some cards. The cards measure 2 3/4" L x 1 1/2" W.

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