Studying the 19th Century Raphael Tuck and Sons Die-Cuts

Here’s a look at the sports die-cut cards produced by Raphael Tuck and Sons in the 19th century
Read moreHere’s a look at the sports die-cut cards produced by Raphael Tuck and Sons in the 19th century
Read moreCards in this small 19th century tobacco set are varied and nearly impossible to find
Read moreThe discovery of a rare cricket trade card adds to an uncataloged sports set
Read moreThis 1930s UK tobacco card set includes famous people — with a twist
Read moreA pre-war tobacco set proved that autograph collecting was alive and well in the 1920s
Read moreThe Goblin Merrymints set is an Australian rarity that could feature the rookie card of Mel Ott
Read more‘It’s In The Details’ Title Chad Valley Sporting Snap Game Cards Year Unknown Size 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ Images Color Type Game Number in Set 60 Chad Valley Sporting Snap Game Cards Overview These unique cards were part of a game produced sometime around the Turn of the Century (1900). I have seen dates vary on them to include
Read more‘It’s In The Details’ Title Dainty Series Sports Silhouettes Year 1920s (?) Size  3 5/16″ x 5 1/4″ Images Black Ink Type Game Cards Number in Set 24 Dainty Series Sports Silhouettes Set Overview This interesting set of cards is actually a party game. The cards are uniquely designed featuring silhouettes of generic athletes. Each card front includes a silhouette
Read moreThis 1930s tobacco set featured cards that were printed on cigarette packaging
Read more‘It’s In The Details’ Title Glevum Sports Playing Cards Year Unknown Size 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ Images Color Type Game Number in Set 36 Glevum Sports Playing Cards Set Overview This interesting issue featured a total of 36 playing cards. While 36 is commonly cited, I have heard that 48 may have been a possibility, too. These cards were
Read more‘It’s In The Details’ Title Mitchell’s Humorous Drawings Year 1924 Size 1 3/8″ x 2 1/2″ Images Color Type Tobacco Number in Set 50 1924 Mitchell’s Humorous Drawings Overview This unique set was issued by Stephen Mitchell & Sons tobacco, a branch of the Imperial Tobacco Company. Mitchell’s distributed numerous card sets, including some sports cards. As the title suggests,
Read more‘It’s In The Details’ Title Wills A Sporting Holiday in New Zealand Year 1928 Size 1 3/8″ x 2 5/8″ (Small) and 2 1/4″ x 2 3/4″ (Large) Images Black and White Type Tobacco Number in Set 50 1928 Wills A Sporting Holiday in New Zealand Overview This somewhat rare issue included a total of 50 cards and was distributed
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