Cigarette/Trade Cards

In the 1880's paper cigarettes were not an item of great importance in the tobacco industry. In an effort to improve sales and popularity, manufacturers began using slide boxes with picture cards inserted in each box. Sales began to boom and soon every manufacturer was using the cards. These cards have always been popular with collectors. Almost every conceivable subject was depicted and since men were the most common smokers, there was a heavy emphasis on pretty girls, stage stars, and sports figures.
	List of cigarette/tobacco cards in my collection.
	List of trade cards in my collection.
	Cigarette/Trade Card 'Want List'
	Cigarette cards for Sale/Trade
	Resources for the cigarette card collector.