Bidspirit auction | Large Collection Vintage Cigarette and

Large Collection Vintage Cigarette and Trade Cards Including Wills, Players, and Gallaher - A large collection of vintage cigarette and trade cards, dating predominantly from the 1920s and 1930s. The assortment is organised into plastic collector's sleeves and includes several complete and partial sets from prominent British tobacco companies. Subject matter is diverse, featuring natural history series such as British Birds by Gallaher Ltd and Garden Flowers New Varieties by W.D. & H.O. Wills (1939). Historical and cultural sets include Celebrities of British History by Carreras Ltd (1935), an Arms & Armour series featuring knights and samurai, and depictions of African tribal life. The collection also encompasses entertainment themes, including film stars such as Ginger Rogers in scenes from Top Hat and The Gay Lady, as well as heraldic and royal figures by John Player & Sons, featuring the Archbishop of Canterbury and Queen Elizabeth. Further sets include Old Sporting Prints by Stephen Mitchell & Son (1930) and a Miniatures series by John Player & Sons (1923). Many cards retain printed titles, series names, and issuer details on the reverse or lower margins.