This listing features a striking combination of vintage 1920s tobacco advertising, originally part of a 36-page unbound edition collection. These pieces beautifully capture the elegant and highly stylized marketing of the Prohibition era, making them excellent additions for collectors.
1929 Camel Cigarettes “Don’t Be Selfish” Advertising Card: Produced by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., this green-backed piece features the classic “Camels Pleasure for All” branding. The artwork depicts a stylish social scene with a man offering a cigarette, perfectly reflecting the lifestyle-focused marketing of the late 1920s. It includes the original 1929 copyright mark.
1920s Melachrino Cigarettes Maharajah of Kapurthala Ad: This exquisite circa 1926–1927 advertisement highlights Jagatjit Singh, the Maharajah of Kapurthala. Featuring the slogan “The One Cigarette Sold the World Over,” the design boasts a royal portrait, ornate decorative elements, and cigarette pack imagery. Its rich color palette of deep navy, cream, gold, and red makes it an incredibly displayable antique print.
These pieces are highly sought after by collectors of tobacciana, 1920s ephemera, Indian royal history, and vintage magazine advertising. Both prints are highly attractive and ready for framing, perfect for a study, bar, or cigar room.
Please Note: This listing is for the vintage collectible advertisement prints/pages only. No cigarettes, tobacco, or smoking products are included.
Condition:
Used vintage condition. Both pieces exhibit expected age-related wear, including paper toning, edge and corner wear, creasing, surface marks, scuffs, small bends, light staining, and a general antique patina from age and handling. Despite this wear, the primary artwork, colors, and text on both remain clear, vibrant, and highly displayable.
Specifications:
Brands: Camel (R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.) & Melachrino
Featured Subjects: 1920s social gathering & Jagatjit Singh (Maharajah of Kapurthala)
Approx. Year: 1926–1929
Type: Vintage cigarette advertising cards / prints (Part of a 36-page unbound edition)
Material: Printed paper / card
Colors: Green border with multicolor illustration (Camel); Navy blue, cream, gold, red, and white (Melachrino)
Theme: Tobacciana, vintage advertising, 1920s ephemera, Indian royal history
Use: Collectible display, framing, antique collection, study/bar/cigar room decor
Included: Advertisement prints/pages only
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