Cigarette Card Collection

Humber Twelve Vogue Saloon, c1936. The Humber Limited was a British manufacturer of bicycles and motor vehicles founded by Thomas Humber in 1887 and bought by the Chrysler Corporation in 1967

Girton College, nr. Cambridge, 1923. Girton College, established in 1869 as a college for women, the first one of Cambridge University. In 1976 it became coeducational

The Keigwin Arms, Mousehole, Cornwall, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Keigwin Arms, Mousehole, Cornwall, 1936. The Keigwin Arms, 16th century hotel, dating to 14th century, the oldest building in town

The Ten Scout Laws, 1923 (colour litho)
473030 The Ten Scout Laws, 1923 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. A Scouts honour is to be trusted. 2)

Bulgarian, from Worlds Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Napoleon I at the tomb of Frederick the Great, 27 October 1806, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Napoleon I at the tomb of Frederick the Great, 27 October 1806, (1936). Napoleon I Am Sarge Friedrichs Des Grossen, 27 Oktober 1806

Mozart performs for Empress Maria Theresia, 1 October 1762, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Mozart performs for Empress Maria Theresia, 1 October 1762, (1936). Mozart Vor Kaiserin Maria Theresia, 1 Oktober 1762. The six-year-old Mozart plays for the Empress Maria Theresa of Austria at

The Peacock, Rowsley, Derbyshire, 1939. From Old Inns - Second Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, 1939]

Bill Sykes, 1939. William Bill Sikes is a character from the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-1870). From the Dickens Character Series produced by Copes Cigarettes, 1939

The Queen of Hearts, 1930. Artist: John Tenniel
The Queen of Hearts, 1930. The Queen of Hearts from Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland. After an illustration by John Tenniel (1820-1914) colour printed by Edward Evans (1826-1905)

Benny Lynch, Scottish boxer, 1938. Born in the Gorbals district of Glasgow, Lynch (1913-1946) has been described as Scotlands greatest ever boxer

The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, 18 January 1871, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, 18 January 1871, (1936). Kaiserproklamation in Versailles, 18 Januar 1871

Bumble the Beadle, 1939. Mr Bumble is a character from the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-1870). From the Dickens Character Series produced by Copes Cigarettes, 1939

Queen Adelaide. Princess Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen (Adelheid Amalie Luise Theresa Carolin, 1792-1849) later Queen Adelaide, was the Queen Consort of King William IV of the United Kingdom

Catherine Howard, 1935. Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII, (1796). Catherine (born between 1520 and 1525, died February 13)

Epsom College, 1923. Epsom College, public school, situated on the Downs (Surrey). It was founded in 1853 to provide support to the sons and orphans of members of medical professions

The Cook, 1930. Artist: John Tenniel
The Cook, 1930. The Cook from Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland. After an illustration by John Tenniel (1820-1914) colour printed by Edward Evans (1826-1905)

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), French general and Emperor, 1912
Napoleon Bonaparte, French general and Emperor. Napoleon (1769-1821) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

Thomas Richard Leader, 1935
Thomas Richard Leader, racehorse trainer, 1935. A print from the photo album Popular Personalities, issued for Piccadilly Juniors Oval Photos, 1935

Steamship La Champagne, French Line, from the Ocean and River Steamers series (N83) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1887

The Royal Anchor, Liphook, Hampshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Anchor, Liphook, Hampshire, 1936. The Royal Anchor hotel, 18th century coaching inn on the London to Portsmouth road

The British South Africa Police, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The British South Africa Police, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

New Zealand Mounted Rifles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
New Zealand Mounted Rifles, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

James II, 1935. King James II of England and VII of Scotland (1633-1701) became King of England, King of Scots, and King of Ireland from 6 February 1685

Family Tandem with Side-Car, 1939. From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

Rugby School, 1923. Rugby School (Warwickshire), founded in 1567 in accordance with the legacy of Lawrence Sheriff, an Elizabethan gentleman

Tonbridge School, 1923. Tonbridge School, an independent day and boarding school for boys in Tonbridge, Kent, founded by Sir Andrew Judde and qualified under Royal Charter by Edward VI in 1553

Aston Martin Four-Seater Tourer, c1936. Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd is a British manufacturer of luxury sports vehicles. Founded in London in 1913. From An Album of Motor Cars

The Duchess of York at the time of her wedding, 1923 (1935). Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

Rafael Sabatini, 1937. Artists: Unknown, WD & HO Wills
Rafael Sabatini (1875-1950), Italian/English writer of novels of romance and adventure, 1937. Cigarette card 30 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills

Catherine the Great (1729-1796), Empress of Russia, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonald
Catherine the Great (1729-1796), Empress of Russia. Portrait of Catherine II (1729-1796) who came to the throne in 1762. A German princess

Admiral Teddy Evans, (1881-1957), British naval officer and Antarctic explorer, 1916
Admiral Edward Ratcliffe Garth Russell Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans (1881-1957), known as Teddy Evans, was a British naval officer and Antarctic explorer, 1916

Jack Petersen, Welsh boxer, 1938. In 1932 Petersen (1911-1990) won the British light-heavyweight championship by defeating Harry Crossley on points

Charles George Gordon(1833-85), English soldier, 1924
Major-General Charles George Gordon (1833-1885), British army officer and administrator. Also known as Chinese Gordon, Gordon Pasha, and Gordon of Khartoum

H. R. H, PSS. Alexander of Teck, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
H.R.H, PSS. Alexander of Teck, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, 1st Baronet, British grocer and yachtsman, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, 1st Baronet, British grocer and yachtsman, 1926. Portrait of Lipton (1848-1931) who created the famous Lipton tea brand and took part in the Americas Cup

King Henry IV. Henry (1367-1413) was born at Bolingbroke Castle in Lincolnshire, hence the other name by which he was known, Henry of Bolingbroke

King Richard I. Richard I (1157-1199) was King of England from 1189 to 1199. In his own time, the troubadour Bertran de Born called him Oc-e-Non (Yes-and-No)

Transporter Bridge, Newport, Wales
Transporter bridge, Newport, Wales. This type of bridge allowed shipping to pass unimpeded and passengers and goods to be transported across a river on a suspended platform

Ye Olde Boars Head, Middleton, Lancashire, 1939. From Old Inns - Second Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, 1939]

Bridge over the River Thames at Clifton Hampden, 1926. Artist: Cavenders Ltd
Bridge over the River Thames at Clifton Hampden, 1926. From the River Valleys set of hand-coloured cigarette cards issued with Army Club Cigarettes, Cavanders Ltd, 1926

Gitanes Cigarettes, ca. 1930 (Pochoir print)
8726607 Gitanes Cigarettes, ca. 1930 (Pochoir print) by Vincent, Rene (1871-1936); 15,5x6,0 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Sultanes Cigarettes, ca. 1930 (Pochoir print)
8726605 Sultanes Cigarettes, ca. 1930 (Pochoir print) by Vincent, Rene (1871-1936); 15,5x6,0 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

BBC: The Council Chamber, Broadcasting House (b/w photo)
8659196 BBC: The Council Chamber, Broadcasting House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Council Chamber, Broadcasting House)

BBC: A Concert Party in the Vaudeville Studio (b/w photo)
8659193 BBC: A Concert Party in the Vaudeville Studio (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Concert Party in the Vaudeville Studio)

BBC: "Big Ben," showing Microphone (b/w photo)
8659189 BBC: "Big Ben," showing Microphone (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Big Ben," showing Microphone)

BBC: Broadcasting the Silver Jubilee Procession, OB Box at St Paul's (b/w photo)
8659186 BBC: Broadcasting the Silver Jubilee Procession, OB Box at St Paul's (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

BBC: Reading the News Bulletin (b/w photo)
8659185 BBC: Reading the News Bulletin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reading the News Bulletin)

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Cigarette cards: A glimpse into history's tapestry. From The Keigwin Arms in Mousehole, Cornwall, 1936, to the iconic Queen of Hearts by John Tenniel in 1930, these miniature works of art captivate collectors worldwide. Delve into the scandalous life of Catherine Howard through her striking portrait from 1935 or admire Napoleon Bonaparte's commanding presence captured in a card dating back to 1912. Witness historic moments like Napoleon I paying homage at Frederick the Great's tomb in 1806 and Mozart enchanting Empress Maria Theresia with his musical genius in 1762. Experience the birth of a nation as you witness the Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles in 1871. Celebrate sporting legends such as Bill Sykes and Benny Lynch, whose images immortalize their achievements from 1939 and 1938 respectively. Explore values that shape character with The Ten Scout Laws depicted on a vibrant lithograph from 1923 or discover James II through an evocative portrait created in 1935. Lastly, marvel at Girton College near Cambridge as it stands proudly since its establishment in 1923. These cigarette cards offer glimpses into diverse realms - historical events, cultural icons, and architectural wonders - all encapsulated within these tiny treasures.