Mark Knowler's book should appeal to all collectors, not just those specialising in Brooke Bond, because it is a wonderful advert for the hobby (320 pages). Impeccably presented and with superb colour illustrations throughout, it is the kind of book you can dip into for a few minutes or browse through for hours. As described by the publisher "this beautifully produced nostalgic book comprises the best 12 original albums, presented slightly larger than they were, 40 to 50 years ago to bring out the best in the wonderfully detailed illustrations. Every card is printed in its correct position, making every page an enormously colourful feast for the eyes."
The albums that have been included are Out Into Space, British Wild Life, Wild Flowers Series 2, Freshwater Fish, African Wild Life, Asian Wild Life, British Butterflies, Wild Birds in Britain, Transport Through The Ages, Trees in Britain, Flags and Emblems of the World and History of The Motor Car, Price £20.00 plus £5.00 postage and packing (UK). Overseas postage at cost |
Traces the history and development of cards from their beginning to
the present day and includes the background of the issuing firms, thematic
collecting, printing and production, grading, pricing and so on.
'Miniature Masterpieces' THE CIGARETTE CARD VIDEO On
7th January 1993, history was made. The first ever television programme devoted
entirely to cigarette cards was broadcast on HTV. Introduced by the well-known
West Country personality Fred Wedlock, the programme concentrates on the heyday
of cigarette cards. Fred interviews some of the artists who worked in the
tobacco company's studios in the 1930s, investigates the printing processes,
and sees how modern cards are produced. The cameras tour The London Cigarette
Card Company's premises in Somerton and Frank Doggett demonstrates some of the
more unusual cartophilic items. 