In the 1880s and 1890s, the earliest tobacco sports card sets were hitting the market. Along with the creation of these cards, tobacco companies wanted to reward their best customers. One of the ways they did that was through the distribution of premium albums. These albums usually included pictures of all of the cards in the set, often against some sort of decorative backdrop. … [Read more...]
A36 Goodwin Champions Album Supplemented Company’s N162 Set
The 1888 N162 Goodwin Champions set is one of the more famous of the 19th Century tobacco card releases. Known for its vivid lithography and colorful backgrounds, the set is very clearly a fan favorite. As a premium item to supplement that famous set, the company produced a complementary album for collectors (now known as the A36 Goodwin Album). A36 Goodwin Album … [Read more...]
19th Century Allen and Ginter Albums Are Unique Collectibles
The N28 and N29 Allen & Ginter issues are among the most breathtaking 19th Century trading cards. Using beautiful lithography, the company produced some of the more attractive early cards. The cards weren't the only thing produced by Allen & Ginter, though. A special premium offered by the company was a special collectible for each set - the A16 and A17 Allen & … [Read more...]