Cigarette Card Collection (page 4)

Tilly in Rothenburg, 1631, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Tilly in Rothenburg, 1631, (1936). Woman pleading with Count Tilly in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany. Catholic commander Johann Tserclaes

Emperor Charles V with the Fuggers in Augsburg, 1530, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Emperor Charles V with the Fuggers in Augsburg, 1530, (1936). Kaiser Karl V. Bei Fugger in Augsburg, 1530. German businessman

Frederick the Great after the Battle of Kolin, 18 June 1757, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Frederick the Great after the Battle of Kolin, 18 June 1757, (1936). Friedrich Der Grosse Nach Der Schlacht Bei Kolin, 18 Juni 1757

Franz Miller firing starter pistol, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Franz Miller firing starter pistol, 1928. Official at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam. From " Die Welt in Bildern", (The World in Pictures), cigarette card album, c1928

Germany-Uruguay football match, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Germany-Uruguay football match, 1928. Georg Kno pfle (1904-1987) of Germany (left). Uruguay beat Germany 4-1 in the quarter-finals at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

494 C. C. B. M. W. (Ernst Henne), 1938
494 C.C. B.M.W. (Ernst Henne), 1938. From Willss Cigarettes - Speed: A Series of 50 [W. D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol, 1938]

R. M. S. Mauretania, 1937
R.M.S. Mauretania, 1937. From The Story of Navigation. [The Imperial Tobacco Co. (Of Great Britain & Ireland), Ltd. 1937]

Francis De Croisset, c1893. Francis de Croisset (1877-1937), Belgian-born French playwright and opera librettist. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Valeria Messalina (c. 1720-48), third wife of Roman Emperor Claudius, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonald
Valeria Messalina (c1720-48) the third wife of the Roman Emperor Claudius. Valeria Messalina (Messallina), (c17/20- 48) was the third wife of the Roman Emperor Claudius

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

The Bottle, 1930. Artist: John Tenniel
The Bottle, 1930. The bottle drunk by Alice that causes her to shrink. From Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland

Ginger Rogers, American actress, dancer and singer, c1938. Ginger Rogers (1911-1995) appeared in 73 films over a 35 year movie career

Kicking Horse River, British Columbia, Canada, c1920s. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Canada 1st series

Sir Harry Lauder, Scottish comedian, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
Sir Harry Lauder, Scottish comedian, 1926. Portrait of Lauder (1870-1950). Cigarette card with straight-line caricature, issued by John Player & Sons

Portrait of Queen Victoria of England, 19/20th century (chromo)
3794149 Portrait of Queen Victoria of England, 19/20th century (chromo); (add.info.: Queen Victoria of England AV: 24 May 1819 - 22 January 1901. From Kensitas cigarette card.); Lebrecht History

Scout Salutes, 1929 (colour litho)
473557 Scout Salutes, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A: Scout salute when staff is not being carried; B: Correct salute with staff; C)

Cook Proficiency Badge for Scouts - Baking a Twist, 1929 (colour litho)
472985 Cook Proficiency Badge for Scouts - Baking a Twist, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Characters from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465784 Characters from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Copperfield, Uriah Heep)

Characters from Pickwick Papers, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465792 Characters from Pickwick Papers, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: L to R: Dumkins, Mr)

Brazil, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

New Guatemala, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

The sleeping Ziethen, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The sleeping Ziethen, (1936). Der Schlafende Ziethen. Cavalry officer Ziethen sleeps at the table of Frederick the Great. Hans Joachim von Zieten (1699-1786) also known as Zieten aus dem Busch

Beethoven, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Beethoven, (1936). German composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), one of the most recognised and influential of western composers

Meeting of Wellington and Blücher at Waterloo, 18 June 1815, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Meeting of Wellington and Blucher at Waterloo, (Belle-Alliance), 18 June 1815, (1936). Begungung Wellingtons Mit Blucher Bei Waterloo (Belle-Alliance) 18 Juni 1815

Napoleon I, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Napoleon I, (1936). Portrait of French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821). After the painting Napoleon at Fontainebleau During the First Abdication - April 1814, painted in 1840

Prussian General Courbiere, Commandant of Graudenz, and French envoy Savary, 1807, (1936). Der Preussiche General Courbiere, Kommandant Von Graudenz, Und Der Franzosische Unterhandler Savary. 1807

Queen Louise on the flight to Memel, 5 January 1807, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Queen Louise on the flight to Memel, 5 January 1807, (1936). Konigin Luise Auf Der Flucht Nach Memel, 5 Januar 1807. During the Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon himself occupied Berlin

Germans at the Front! 22 June 1900, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Germans at the Front! 22 June 1900, (1936). Die Deutschen An Die Front! 22 Juni 1900. Episode during the Boxer Rebellion in China - European powers at the Xigu fort on the banks of the Pei-ho River

The Defenestration of Prague, 23 May 1618, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Defenestration of Prague, 23 May 1618, (1936). Der Fenstersturz in Prag, 23 Mai 1618. The Second Defenestration of Prague

Luther and Katharina von Bora, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Luther and Katharina von Bora, (1936). German priest and scholar Martin Luther and his wife Katharina von Bora at home. Luther (1483-1546) was a major inspiration behind the Reformation

Ulrich Von Hutten, 1516, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Ulrich Von Hutten, 1516, (1936). Ulrich von Hutten at Viterbo in the battle with five Frenchmen, who mocked Maximilian. German scholar, poet and satirist Ulrich von Hutten (1488-1523)

Sigismund is rescued after the battle of Nicopolis, 1396, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Sigismund is rescued after the battle of Nicopolis, 1396, (1936). Rettung Des Spateren Kaisers Sigismund In Der Schacht Von Nikopolis Durch Den Burggrafen Johann Von Nurnberg, 1396

Hans Joachim von Ziethen, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Hans Joachim von Ziethen, (1936). Hans Joachim von Zieten (1699-1786) also known as Zieten aus dem Busch, was a cavalry general in the Prussian Army

Frederick the Great on the hill at Borna during the Battle of Leuthen, 5 December 1757, (1936). Friedrich Der Grosse Auf Dem Borner Hugel in Der Schlacht Bei Leuthen. 5 Dezember 1757

Cavalry engagement at Rossbach, 5 November 1757, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Cavalry engagement at Rossbach, 5 November 1757, (1936). Reiterkampf Bei Rossbach, 5 November 1757. At the Battle of Rossbach (in Germany), the Prussian cavalry routed the French and Imperial armies

General Seydlitz gives the signal to advance at Rossbach, 5 November 1757, (1936). At the Battle of Rossbach (in Germany)

Coronation of Charlemagne in Rome, Christmas Day, 800 AD, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Coronation of Charlemagne in Rome, Christmas Day, 800 AD, (1936). Kronung Karls Des Grossen in Rom, 25 Dezember 800. Charlemagne, King of the Franks (742-814 AD)

The Swan, Grasmere, Westmorland, 1939. Creator: Unknown
The Swan, Grasmere, Westmorland, 1939. Macdonald Swan Hotel, former coaching inn built 1650s, one of the oldest hotels in the Lake District, mentioned in Wordsworths poem " The Waggoner"

The Grapes, Limehouse, London, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Grapes, Limehouse, London, 1936. The Grapes, Grade II listed public house on the Thames. Current building dates from 1720s on site of a pub built 1583

Ye Olde Bell, Hurley, Berkshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Ye Olde Bell, Hurley, Berkshire, 1936. The Olde Bell Inn claimed to be the oldest still-working inn in Britain, with parts dating to 1135

Rt. Hon. W. F. Massey, 1927. Creator: Unknown
Rt. Hon. W. F. Massey, 1927. William Massey (1826-1925) Irish born politician, leader of the Reform Party and Prime Minister of New Zealand from May 1912 to May 1925

Venetian State Arm-Chair, Late 17th Century, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Venetian State Arm-Chair, Late 17th Century, 1938. From " The Kings Art Treasures - A Series of 40", The Imperial Tobacco Co Ltd. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1938]

H. M. S. Victory, 1936. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S." Victory", 1936. HMS Victory was a first rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built between 1759 and 1765. She was Nelsons flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

Canadian sprinter Percy Williams, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Canadian sprinter Percy Williams, 1928. Williams (1908-1982) won gold medal in the mens 100m and 200m races at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

American athlete Betty Robinson, winner of the womens 100m, 1928. Creator: Unknown
American athlete Betty Robinson, winner of the womens 100m, 1928. Betty Robinson (1911-1999) was the winner of the first Olympic 100m for women

German swimmer Hilde Schrader, 1928. Creator: Unknown
German swimmer Hilde Schrader, 1928. Schrader (1910-1966) won gold medal in the womens 200m breaststroke event at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

Yoshiyuki Tsuruta and Erich Rademacher, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Yoshiyuki Tsuruta and Erich Rademacher, 1928. Japanese swimmer Yoshiyuki Tsuruta (1903-1986) shakes hands with his German rival Erich Rademacher (1901-1979)

Kurt Helbig, German weight-lifting champion, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Kurt Helbig, German weight-lifting champion, 1928. Helbig (1901-1975) won gold medal in the mens lightweight event at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

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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.