Players Cigarette Collection

King Henry VI, illustration from Player's Cigarette Cards (colour litho)
3779220 King Henry VI, illustration from Player's Cigarette Cards (colour litho) by English School; (add.info.: From Player's cigarette card based on painting in the National Portrait)

Queen Victoria (colour litho)
3779248 Queen Victoria (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: From Player's cigarette cards, based on a photograph by W. and D. Downey.); Lebrecht History

John Martin Harvey, 1940
3507495 John Martin Harvey, 1940 by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting John Martin Harvey (1863-1944)

Martin Hawke, 7th Baron Hawke, 1900s
3507480 Martin Hawke, 7th Baron Hawke, 1900s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Martin Bladen Hawke)

Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge, 1940s
3507476 Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge, 1940s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge)

Ramsay MacDonald, 1900s
3507472 Ramsay MacDonald, 1900s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting James Ramsay MacDonald, (1866-1937) a British statesman

Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale, 1940s
3507469 Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale, 1940s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Hugh Cecil Lowther)

James Barrie, 1930s
3507454 James Barrie, 1930s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Sir James Matthew Barrie)

Sir Henry Joseph Wood, 1930s
3507453 Sir Henry Joseph Wood, 1930s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Sir Henry Joseph Wood (1869-1944)

James Henry Thomas, 1940s
3507414 James Henry Thomas, 1940s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting James Henry Thomas (1874-1949)

Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, 1st Baronet, 1930s
3507492 Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, 1st Baronet, 1930s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, 1st Baronet)

James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington, 1900s
3507478 James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington, 1900s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington, GCVO)

Austen Chamberlain, 1930s
3507425 Austen Chamberlain, 1930s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Sir Joseph Austen Chamberlain (1863-1937) was a British statesman

Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon, 1920s
3507496 Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon, 1920s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Edward Grey)

Gerald Isaacs, 2nd Marquess of Reading, 1950
3507433 Gerald Isaacs, 2nd Marquess of Reading, 1950 by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Lieutenant-Colonel Gerald Rufus Isaacs)

Joseph Rudyard Kipling, 1900
3507471 Joseph Rudyard Kipling, 1900 by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865 - 1936)

John Wheatley, 1900s
3507465 John Wheatley, 1900s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting John Wheatley (1869-1930) was a Scottish socialist politician

Arthur James Balfour, 1930s
3507457 Arthur James Balfour, 1930s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour)

Robert Baden-Powell, 1940
3507455 Robert Baden-Powell, 1940 by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Lieutenant General Robert Baden-Powell, (1857 - 1941)

Eric Campbell Geddes, 1930s
3507450 Eric Campbell Geddes, 1930s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Sir Eric Campbell Geddes (1875-1937)

Frank Dicksee, 1920s
3507438 Frank Dicksee, 1920s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Sir Francis Bernard Dicksee (1853-1928)

Sir Hugo Cunliffe-Owen, 1940s
3507436 Sir Hugo Cunliffe-Owen, 1940s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Sir Hugo Cunliffe-Owen)

Sir John Berry Jack Hobbs, 1950s
3507432 Sir John Berry Jack Hobbs, 1950s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Sir John Berry Jack Hobbs (1882-1963)

Gilbert Keith Chesterton, 1930s (print)
3507426 Gilbert Keith Chesterton, 1930s (print) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Gilbert Keith Chesterton, (1874-1936), better known as G. K

David Richard Beatty, 1920
3507415 David Richard Beatty, 1920 by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Admiral of the Fleet David Richard Beatty (1871 - 1936)

John Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe, 1920
3507412 John Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe, 1920 by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting John Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe (1859-1935), Royal Navy

Lord Charles Darling, 1st Baron Darling, 1920s
3507411 Lord Charles Darling, 1st Baron Darling, 1920s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Lord Charles Darling, 1st Baron Darling (1849-1936)

George Grossmith, 1900s
3507497 George Grossmith, 1900s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting George Grossmith (1847-1912) was an English comedian, writer, composer

Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1915s
3507481 Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1915s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Field Marshal Douglas Haig)

Douglas Fairbanks, 1900s
3507474 Douglas Fairbanks, 1900s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Douglas Fairbanks (1883-1939) an American actor, screenwriter, director

Guglielmo Marconi, 1900s
3507473 Guglielmo Marconi, 1900s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Guglielmo Marconi (1874 - 1937)

William Joynson-Hicks, 1st Viscount Brentford, 1900s
3507468 William Joynson-Hicks, 1st Viscount Brentford, 1900s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting William Joynson-Hicks)

F E Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead, 1900s (print)
3507461 F E Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead, 1900s (print) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Frederick Edwin Smith)

Stanley Baldwin, 1940s
3507460 Stanley Baldwin, 1940s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Stanley Baldwin (1867-1947), three-time Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Max Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, 1950
3507458 Max Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, 1950 by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Max Aitken)

Winston Churchill, 1950s
3507442 Winston Churchill, 1950s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill)

Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, 1940s
3507439 Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, 1940s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Edward George Villiers Stanley)

Edward Henry Carson, 1920 (print)
3507416 Edward Henry Carson, 1920 (print) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Edward Henry Carson, Lord Carson)

Thomas Power O Connor, 1900
3507467 Thomas Power O Connor, 1900 by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Thomas Power O Connor (1848-1929), known as T. P

Alan Cobham, 1950s
3507434 Alan Cobham, 1950s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Sir Alan John Cobham, KBE, AFC (1894-1973) was an English aviation pioneer

Harry Lauder, 1950s
3507493 Harry Lauder, 1950s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Harry Lauder (1870-1950)

Matheson Lang, 1940s
3507491 Matheson Lang, 1940s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Matheson Alexander Lang (1879-1948)

Gerald du Maurier, 1930s
3507487 Gerald du Maurier, 1930s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Sir Gerald du Maurier (1873-1934), British actor

Herbert Henry Asquith, 1900s
3507477 Herbert Henry Asquith, 1900s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Herbert Henry Asquith, (1852 - 1928)

George Bernard Shaw, 1950s
3507466 George Bernard Shaw, 1950s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

William Orpen, 1900s
3507464 William Orpen, 1900s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Major Sir William Newenham Montague Orpen (1878-1931)

Hall Caine, 1930s
3507452 Hall Caine, 1930s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Sir Thomas Henry Hall Caine (1853-1931), usually known as Hall Caine

Aga Khan III, 1950s
3507444 Aga Khan III, 1950s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Sir Sultan Muhammed Shah)

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"Step into a world of history and elegance with Players Cigarette. From the regal reign of King Henry VI to the iconic Queen Victoria, our illustrated cigarette cards capture the essence of these influential figures in vibrant color lithographs. Immerse yourself in the theatrical prowess of John Martin Harvey, transported back to the 1940s where his performances captivated audiences. Join Martin Hawke, 7th Baron Hawke, as he embodies the spirit of an era gone by in the early 1900s. Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge's intellectual brilliance shines through in our collection from the 1940s, while Ramsay MacDonald's political influence is showcased alongside him. Indulge your senses with Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale's refined taste for luxury during the glamorous 1940s. James Barrie takes us on a whimsical journey through his enchanting tales from the 1930s. Feel your heart soar to Sir Henry Joseph Wood's symphonies that echoed throughout concert halls during this golden era. Witness James Henry Thomas' determination and resilience amidst challenging times in our collection from the 1940s. Transport yourself to a time when adventure was at its peak with Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, 1st Baronet’s daring escapades captured beautifully in our illustrations from the 1930s. Experience opulence like never before with James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington’s lavish lifestyle depicted vividly from early1900s photographs. "