Historical Dandies: British Cigarette Cards (1932)

Historical Dandies is a set of cigarette cards created by the Nottingham’s John Player & sons in 1932. The paintings are by Christopher Clark (1875–1942). The characters depicted were famous faces who exhibited a sense of dash and style in their dress and manner.

Historical Dandies John Player cigarette cards

Historical Dandies John Player cigarette cards

Historical Dandies John Player cigarette cards
Historical Dandies John Player cigarette cards

Historical Dandies John Player cigarette cards
Historical Dandies John Player cigarette cards


Historical Dandies John Player cigarette cards
Historical Dandies John Player cigarette cards

Historical Dandies John Player cigarette cardsHistorical Dandies John Player cigarette cards
Historical Dandies John Player cigarette cards
Historical Dandies John Player cigarette cards


Historical Dandies John Player cigarette cardsHistorical Dandies John Player cigarette cards
Historical Dandies John Player cigarette cardsHistorical Dandies John Player cigarette cardsHistorical Dandies John Player cigarette cards

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