John Sons 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

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

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

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

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

V. G. Kirby - Backhand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
V. G. Kirby - Backhand Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

G. Mako - Cut Backhand, c1935. Creators: Gene Mako, Unknown
G. Mako - Cut Backhand, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

V. McGrath - Two-Handed Backhand, c1935. Creator: Unknown
V. McGrath - Two-Handed Backhand, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

R. Menzel - Overhead Smash, c1935. Creator: Unknown
R. Menzel - Overhead Smash, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Miss Betty Nuthall - Standing Smash, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss Betty Nuthall - Standing Smash, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

S. B. Wood - Volley Off Wrong Foot, c1935. Creator: Unknown
S. B. Wood - Volley Off Wrong Foot, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Mrs. Fabyan - Half-Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Fabyan - Half-Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

J. Yamagishi - Low Backhand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
J. Yamagishi - Low Backhand Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

D. Budge - Half-Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
D. Budge - Half-Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

G. Lyttleton Rogers - Backhand Cross-Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
G. Lyttleton Rogers - Backhand Cross-Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

J. Van Ryn - High Backhand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
J. Van Ryn - High Backhand Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Miss Helen Jacobs - Low Backhand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss Helen Jacobs - Low Backhand Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Miss A. M. Yorke - Low Forehand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss A. M. Yorke - Low Forehand Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

G. de Stefani - Drive Off Wrong Foot, c1935. Creator: Unknown
G. de Stefani - Drive Off Wrong Foot, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Mrs. Sperling - Defensive Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Sperling - Defensive Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

D. Prenn - Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
D. Prenn - Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Mrs. J. B. Pittman - Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. J. B. Pittman - Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Mme. Meulemeester - Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Mme. Meulemeester - Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Miss N. M. Lyle - Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss N. M. Lyle - Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Jack Crawford - Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Jack Crawford - Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Miss C. Babcock - Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss C. Babcock - Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Miss K. E. Stammers - Forehand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss K. E. Stammers - Forehand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Mrs. O Meara - Forehand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. O Meara - Forehand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Senorita A. Lizana - Running Forehand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Senorita A. Lizana - Running Forehand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

H. G. N. Lee - Forehand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
H. G. N. Lee - Forehand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

F. J. Perry - Service, c1935. Creator: Unknown
F. J. Perry - Service, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Miss Joan Hartigan - Service, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss Joan Hartigan - Service, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

F. H. D. Wilde - Backhand Half-Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
F. H. D. Wilde - Backhand Half-Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

H. C. Hopman - Backhand Lob-Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
H. C. Hopman - Backhand Lob-Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

C. E. Hare - Forehand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
C. E. Hare - Forehand Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Miss Freda James - Forehand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss Freda James - Forehand Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

F. X. Shields - Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
F. X. Shields - Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Mme. Outratova - Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Mme. Outratova - Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

C. R. D. Tuckey - Backhand Smash, c1935. Creator: Unknown
C. R. D. Tuckey - Backhand Smash, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. WeddellGordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Mme. Mathieu - Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Mme. Mathieu - Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

H. W. Austin - Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
H. W. Austin - Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

C. E. Malfroy - Low Forehand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
C. E. Malfroy - Low Forehand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Miss Mary Heeley - Forehand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss Mary Heeley - Forehand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

F. J. Perry, c1935. Creator: Unknown
F. J. Perry, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Oil, 2. - Controlling a Gusher, U. S. A. 1928
Oil, 2. - Controlling a Gusher, U.S.A. 1928. From Players Cigarettes - Products of the World: A Series of 50 [John Player & Sons, London, 1928]

Diamonds. Washing Plant, Kimberley, 1928. From Players Cigarettes - Products of the World: A Series of 50 [John Player & Sons, London, 1928]

Gold. - Drlling Blast Holes, S. Africa, 1928. From Players Cigarettes - Products of the World: A Series of 50 [John Player & Sons, London, 1928]

Dates. - Gathering the Fruit, N. Africa, 1928. From Players Cigarettes - Products of the World: A Series of 50 [John Player & Sons, London, 1928]

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"John Sons: A Legacy of Adventure, Talent, and Sportsmanship" Step back in time to the year 1939, where the John Sons family embarked on a thrilling tandem ride with their trusty side-car. The wind in their hair and smiles on their faces captured the essence of family unity. In another corner of history, we find an Aston Martin Four-Seater Tourer from around 1936. This elegant vehicle symbolizes both luxury and freedom as it cruised through open roads, carrying its passengers towards unforgettable experiences. Speaking of remarkable individuals, Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton emerges as a true British icon. Known for his success as a grocer and yachtsman in 1926, he epitomized determination and ambition that inspired generations to chase their dreams. Meanwhile, Scottish comedian Sir Harry Lauder brought laughter to audiences worldwide in 1926. His infectious humor transcended borders and reminded us all of the power of joy during challenging times. Sports enthusiasts will be captivated by V. G. Kirby's impeccable backhand volley technique from circa 1935. With precision and finesse, he showcased his mastery on the court while leaving spectators awestruck. Gene Mako introduced his signature cut backhand stroke around the same era - an innovative move that revolutionized tennis techniques forever. His dedication to pushing boundaries paved the way for future players seeking greatness. Vivacious V. McGrath demonstrated her exceptional two-handed backhand style during this period too - a testament to her unwavering commitment to excellence on the tennis court. Rounding out this impressive lineup is R. Menzel's powerful overhead smash from circa 1935; a display of strength combined with strategic prowess that left opponents scrambling for cover. Miss Betty Nuthall wowed crowds with her standing smash during this era - defying expectations with grace and skill that earned her admiration from fans across the globe. S. B.