Collection: Allen & Ginter Tobacco Cards

Allen & Ginter was a 19th-century tobacco company whose card sets, issued in the mid-to-late 1880s, are among the earliest widely collected tobacco card series. Their sets covered subjects far beyond baseball, including world nationalities, military flags, and chiefs, making them a favorite among collectors interested in the origins of trading card culture rather than sports alone.

This collection includes graded examples from several Allen & Ginter series: the N33 World's Smokers set (Dutchman and Suabian Peasant), the N2 American Indian Chiefs set (Wetcunie), the N9 Flags of All Nations set (Great Britain), and the N17 Naval Flags set (Admiral, Great Britain). Buyers should note the specific set number (N2, N9, N17, N33), the subject depicted, and the grading company and grade (PSA or SGC) listed on each card, since these details determine which exact card and condition tier is being offered.