With six cigarette and trade card auctions held throughout the year the prices which are realised at our auctions always reflect the high quality we provide.

MINT:Not a grading I like to use very often as how can you expect a collectable to be so old and in ‘Mint’ condition? Well it is if they look the same as the day they were printed. To be fair this does include cards with imperfections which were caused during the printing process which we have no control over such as off centre printing, slight colour imperfection, marks caused by faulty printing plates etc… To find out what your old cigarette cards are worth, please call 01926 499031 today. How to get free cigarette cards valuations When it comes to assessing a cigarette cards price or value, the most important factor is its condition. Thankyou for the medal ribbons received this morning. I am most impressed with your excellent service. With a wonderful selection of cigarette cards for sale that are suitable for novice and experienced collectors, it’s no wonder we’re the UK’s leading auctioneers.

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I wish more firms would strive for this kind of service, I would not hesitate to use your company again However, we are always delighted when one of our cigarette card valuations is met by an unexpectedly positive reaction. Cigarette cards originate from the late nineteenth century and were first produced in America. Providing accurate cigarette card valuations requires a detailed understanding of the history of each manufacturer and the cards they issued. Often beautifully illustrated, an early cigarette cards value will depend upon the period of history it documents and its condition. That’s why our specialists are pleased to provide free advice to UK residents on all matters relating to private treaty sales, probate or insurance purposes, or buying and selling in a cigarette cards auction. Having first appeared in the UK in 1887 when issued by W.D. & H.O. Wills, the popularity of cigarette cards really took off a few years later when Ogdens - a Liverpool company - introduced the first series of photographic cards in 1894.

If you’d prefer to keep the collectables in your family for another generation, that’s fine too – our aim is simply to help you make an informed decision.Each sale contains a large section of cigarette card collections and accumulations, often offered intact. This is followed by a listing of sets offered by manufacturer, with many for sale as single sets or individual cards of value.

In 1875, Allen & Ginter, an American tobacco company, issued insert cards Allen & Ginter sets featured actresses, baseball players, boxers, Indian chiefs, national flags, and wild animals. Goodwin & Company soon followed. I have bought a few badges from your selection, all of a very high standard. The delivery time was first rate, overall an excellent service. If you have cigarette cards for sale or you’re planning to sell part or all of your collection, our experts will be happy provide a free valuation. Lippet, Lew. Encyclopedia of Baseball Cards: 20th Century Tobacco Cards, 1909- 1932. Published by author, 1987. We prefer to take our time inspecting your collection. You will be issued with a receipt and your valuation report will be sent to you for consideration.Written valuations for probate and insurance purposes are also available on request for a modest fee. EXCELLENT:I would class these as cards that have been handled but with a lot of care causing no visable damage. Just a note to thank you very much for your excellent service. We will certainly not hesitate to recommend you to other friends and relatives. Doral’s series included America festivals, cars, Celebrate America, national parks, and 20th century events.