Tobakkonacht is a mustread for any cigar aficionado concerned with all the hatred his or her hobby receives all over the world. The objects that inspired this new thinking were cigar boxes and the labels that adorned them. Now in his 50s, he travels throughout the united states and europe, speaking to aficionados about the roots of cigarmaking and. Portraits of life, mirrors of history pays tribute to cigars and the pictorial glory of victorianera cigar box labels, a unique form of commercial. Though they have never held cigars themselves, they are made by a factory that makes cigar boxes, and are very similar in construction to. The value of a cigar box depends on its age, brand name of cigars, size, whether the box or container has an unusual shape, the theme or subject matter of the label, historical factors if any. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Grossman has been involved in collecting antique advertising art for many years. This new book shows hundreds of the finest examples from the worlds largest private collection of cigar box label art, revealing the imagination and creativity of. A pictorial history of cigar box label art a schiffer book for collectors by. Priceless gato cigar label book lands in the keys miami.
Traditionally cigar boxes have been made of wood, cardboard or paper. A glimpse into a bygone era with some of the most beautiful and fascinating lithographed images ever printed on cigar box labels. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Gardner 1998, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Over 600 rare cigar box label images are featured in this very informative book. Such printed ephemera have been thankfully kep for us all to enjoy. Although the book, labeling america mainly features cigar box labels, the subtitle, the story of george schlegel lithographers 18491971, tells us that the. More than 100 of the best labels from the john and carolyn grossman collection by john grossman 2012, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Designed and constructed like many cigar boxes, these are a great item for any cigar box guitar builders arsenal. As with many examples of vintage ephemera, cigar box labels started to become commonplace in the middle of the 19th century, when chromolithography made it inexpensive to print a handsome label that could be glued to a cigar box. As a result, cigar boxes and their corresponding labels can be considered collectible items. Find cigar box label stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the shutterstock collection.
Cigars were packed in boxes, crates, and barrels as early as 1800, but the small sized boxes that we are familiar with today did not exist prior to around 1840 hyman, tony 1972. Instead, the string of words he typed into the search box pulled up a key west cigar label design book from the 1890s signed by none other than eduardo gato, the cigar making titan whose name is. Cigar label history, articles i have written, cigar label themes, types, sizes, 4sale, ephemera, stone lithography, over images of cigar box labels. See more ideas about cigar art, vintage labels and vintage cigar box. Portraits of life, mirrors of history pays tribute to cigars and the pictorial glory of victorianera cigar box labels. Portraits of life, mirrors of history schiffer book for collectors gerard s petrone on. The story of george schlegel lithographers, 18491971 fox chapel publishing. Cigar box designs as reflections of popular culture showcases the unique collection of john grossman which covers 90 years of cigar box labels and bands printed by four generations of george schlegel lithographers.
Cigar box labels, the subtitle, the story of george schlegel lithographers 18491971, tells us that the schlegel lithographers were very instrumental in many other forms of advertising art. The specimen book includes about 115 leaves, with labels affixed on each side of the leaf. This is a fabulous antique graphic from the lid of a very old cigar box. Wylieway brand cigar box label, wylie permanent camping co in yellowstone national park. From the publishers of cigar aficionado, the ideal reference book for the novice cigar fancier, with stepbystep guidelines for selecting a cigar, cutting, lighting, and ashing it. It wasnt until the revenue act of 1864 that all cigars were required to be packed in boxes, and in 1865, president lincoln enacted a law that required they be packed in bundles of 25, 50, 100, or 250. Beautiful original labels used in the cigar boxes, all labels are from cuban cigar factories prior to 1959. The tobacco collection spans the years 18281987, with the bulk of the items dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and contains material assembled by library staff related to the manufacturing, sale, and use of tobacco in the united states, particularly in the south. Cigar boxes were sometimes designed in fun shapes to catch the attention of potential buyers. These include cigar boxes in the shape of log cabins, cars and buses, bottles, books, and trunks, as well as those that can be used as checkers or backgammon boards. Also includes information on brands, styles, cigar history and manufacture, and humidor selection and usage.
The makers would change labels at the drop of the hat if they thought it would help sales. Innocence, cigar box labels, 19th century stock photo 10956. Scarce antique cigar box label stork bob earl lithographers sample label ebay. Oldtime cigar labels in full color dover pictorial archive. As with many examples of vintage ephemera, cigarbox labels started to become commonplace in the middle of the. Come see our selection hundreds of brands, all with beautiful artwork and in mint condition. Jul 12, 2017 acrylics, floetrol, and silicone flipcup pour. Florida keys man discovers rare gato cigar progressive. As noted by author gerard petrone in cigar box labels the first company making these cigar ribbons dates back to 1868 in new york city. If youre new to the world of cigars, you may not only be overwhelmed by the number of stogies out there, but also by the number of cigar books. Like cigars themselves, some cigar books are good, some of them are less good and some of them are, lets admit it, almost useless. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Cigar box labels valley view coins and collectibles. Some of these labels employed more than 20 colors, which were printed one at a time on sheets of plain or satin.
Guide to the tobacco collection, 18281987 and undated. Florida keys man discovers rare gato cigar progressive proof. Book purse instructions purse, handbag, cigar box hooks how to make a purse instructions. Posts about early avaiation written by enthusiastic on cigar box labels early aviation aviadors see more. I purchased this box at auction a few months ago and had forgotten about it, until i rearranged some things around here and out it popped. Ephemeravintage printsvintage childrens booksvintage magazinescigar box artcigar boxes. Instead, the string of words he typed into the search box pulled up a key west cigarlabel design book from the 1890s signed by none other than eduardo gato, the cigarmaking titan whose name is. As with many examples of vintage ephemera, cigarbox labels started to become commonplace in the middle of the 19th century, when chromolithography made it inexpensive to print a handsome label that could be glued to a cigar box. Petrone this volume explores some of the rich historical past that surrounds cigarstheir manufacture, marketing, and most of all, their mystique. Some of these labels employed more than 20 colors, which were printed one at a time on sheets of plain or satinfinished paper, which was often embossed later. Cigar box labels 4 sale main cigar label junkie dotcom. Cigar boxes, labels, and bands are considered a subject of art, with businesses specializing in them and books printed on their design, meaning, and significance.
Early aviation a lofty subject for cigar box labels this is an exceptionally rare printers proof cigar box label from klingenberg. Photos and images dont do justice to these old labels, they are wonderful examples of the art of stone lithography, beautiful, bright, sharp colors on. Boxes of boxpressed cigars, stored two layers with same number of cigars. See more ideas about cigar box art, box art and cigar art. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The project that brought me to winterthur is my forthcoming book, lust on trial. A history of the growth of the tobacco and lithograph industry offers insights. Nearly ten years ago, i decided to try and recover the. The book explains how statistical data is misused to promote smoking bans, who benefits from this, and what the real dangers of tobacco are. Portraits of life, mirrors of history schiffer book for collectors. Portraits of life, mirrors of history schiffer book.
It wasnt until the revenue act of 1864 that all cigars were required to be packed in boxes, and in 1865. Lutzs frog cigar box label vintage labels, vintage ephemera, vintage paper, vintage ads. Boxes, in the past, often read claro, but this color classification was frequently inaccurate. Cigars ephemera label history antiques box artwork painting image. Portraits of life, mirrors of history pays tribute to cigars and the pictorial glory of victorianera cigar box labels, a unique form of commercial advertising that flourished in the business place a century ago and helped drive cigars to widespread prominence in american society. Thousands of new, highquality pictures added every day. They are just a feast for the eyes and were originally produced to be thrown away. Cigar label history, articles i have written, cigar label themes, types, sizes, 4sale, ephemera, stone lithography, over 4,200 images of cigar box labels.
This new book shows hundreds of the finest examples from the worlds largest private collection of cigar box label art, revealing the imagination and creativity of the printers and lithographers of the period. Cigar box labels valley view coins and collectibles specializes in vintage cigar labels. A cigar box is a box container for cigar packaging. The cigar band was introduced by the dutchman, gustave bock, one of the first europeans to get involved in the havana cigar industry, somewhat after the introduction of the cigar box and labels, and for the same reason. Antique stock and bond certificates, david m beach buys and sells original vintage antique stock and bond certificates or stocks, railroad mining scripophily, american historic autographs, paper ephemera, cigar box labels, cigar boxes and others. The text and images are very close to the edges of the original book. Petrone this volume explores some of the rich historical past that surrounds cigarstheir manufacture, marketing. Sep 17, 2009 this is a fabulous antique graphic from the lid of a very old cigar box.
Spanish cedar has been described as the best kind of wood for cigar boxes because of its beautiful grain, fine texture, and pleasant odor and ability to keep out bugs. Oldtime cigar labels in full color dover pictorial. Lifting the lid on cigar boxes at winterthur panorama. Scripophily, american historic autographs, paper ephemera, cigar box labels, cigar boxes and others. A consultant for cayo hueso y habana, loy glenn westfall, has spent the past 30 years researching and writing floridas cigar history. Cigar bands the cigar band was introduced by the dutchman, gustave bock, one of the first europeans to get involved in the havana cigar industry, somewhat after the introduction of the cigar box and labels, and for the same reason. Eighty cigar box labels from the 1880s to the 1920s shown in full colour and without any text to get in the way. Old and rare vintage collectible cuba cigar labels vitolas. This collection includes martin waldesmullers 1507 book about american natives chewing on a. Topics cigar bands and labelscatalogs, lithographycatalogs, trade catalogscigar bands and labels, trade.
The library of congress generally does not own rights to material in its collections and, therefore, cannot grant or deny permission to publish or otherwise distribute the material. One of the first serious collectors of tobacciana tobaccorelated items was george arents, and today his collection is housed in the new york public library. I guess it pays to be a little more organized anyway i hope you like this gorgeous cherub holding this scrolly banner marked. Popular culture on cigar box labels, grossmans book is filled with color reproductions of the artwork that graced cigar boxes from the mid19th century to. Trade catalogs cigar bands and labels, trade catalogs. For information about assessing rights, see the rights and restrictions information page. American art, law, and culture during the reign of anthony comstock columbia university press, forthcoming 2017. A pictorial history of cigar box label art a schiffer book for collectors by jero l gardner sep 4, 1998 4. The cigar ribbon was the first of these textiles associated with tobacco products, and the practice dates back to as early as the mid 19th century. Cigar box labels gerard s petrone bok 9780764304095. Enjoy the typical raised lettering and ornamental in golden letters and vivid colors. Guide to the tobacco collection, 18281987 and undated, bulk. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
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