Group of approximately 84 assorted original early to mid-20th century color-printed and embossed labels (plus some duplicates) for a variety of tobacco manufacturers. Various sheet sizes, many approximately 6 x 10 inches. Loose as issued, currently housed in plastic sleeves in a modern binder. Various places.

This collection of cigar box and tobacco labels is a wonderful showcase of graphic design and printing in tobacco manufacture. There are a variety of geometric and pictorial designs displayed across a range of techniques and applications, including foil, gilt-embossing, and typography. The labels come from Europe, Latin America, the United States, and even Asia. Some of the companies represented include: Fortschritt, San Andres, Flor Fina, La Primadora, Baltic, Toral, Bouddha, Flor de Culto, Hugo Verriest, Binnenhof-Sigaren, Select Anvers-Bruxelles, Flor de Bustillo, Alterno, Kunstschilder, Hertog van Brabant, Nobello, Castella, Flor de Garcia, Amata, E.A. Kline, Nestor, La Paz, Trazegnies, Louis Simons, Pigall, L'Aurore, Traumerei, Negerköpp, Wettig Gedeponeerd, and Fernand Puttaert. A lovely collection of commercial tobacco printing.

Book ID: 53565

Price: $950.00