Cigarette & Trade Cards

Preserve and cherish a slice of history in your hands with vintage cigarette cards

Cigarette cards have been much-loved by collectors ever since they were first invented by the US company Allen and Ginter back in 1871.

Although the original purpose of cigarette cards was to protect the cigarettes from damage, tobacco companies around the world soon realised the cigarette cards’ value as collectables and started producing picture cards for smokers to collect to encourage brand loyalty.

Since first appearing 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.

Our specialists appreciate how much time and effort goes into compiling cigarette card collections and realise the sentimental value they can often carry. We are pleased to provide free advice to UK residents on all matters relating to private treaty sales, or buying and selling in a cigarette cards auction.

If you have rare cigarette cards for sale or you’re thinking of selling your collection, our experts will be happy to give you a free and accurate indication of their worth.

Find out what your old cigarette cards are worth - call 01926 499031 today!