May 28, 2005

COLLECTING CIGARETTE PACKETS/PACKS FROM THE UK

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Welcome to my Home Page. My name is Michael Foster. I am a Collector of Cigarette Packets/Packs. I have been collecting since 1995, the collection is mainly made up of British packets/packs from 1902 to the 1960`s. I can always remember the first cigarette packet I acquired, this came into my possession when I ran a small collectors shop in Hastings, East Sussex, England. It was brought in by a gentleman with a few other items he wished to sell. At that time I had no idea that this cigarette packet/pack was collectable, but as I wanted the other items I bought the lot. The cigarette packet then went home with me and I decided to do some research to find out more about cigarette packets and if I could locate books on the subject. After some weeks searching many books I came across some pictures of packets, but of course, not the one I had. I then found an address and telephone number of a club that specialized in collecting Cigarette Packets/Packs and other Tobacco related Items, this was The Cigarette Packet Collectors Club of Great Britain. I rang their secretary who was very helpful in telling me that the packet I had acquired dated from around 1902 and was quite scarce an item in very good condition. I then decided to join the club, so I could get more information about the hobby. Once a member, I then got the bug, and the rest is history. I have now made many new friends with the same interests, and my collection is growing month by month. Since those early days my collection has changed, I still collect  Cigarette Packets/Packs that are empty, either the hull or the hull & slide, but now I prefer to collect what we call Live Cigarette Packets/Packs, this is the packet with its original contents complete, not as easy but still very enjoyable. I also Specialize in collecting the Cigarette Packets, Tobacco Tins, Cigarette Cards, Tobacco Advertising, and any other Cigarette and Tobacco related Items associated with the Company of R.J.Lea Tobacco and Cigarette manufacturers of Manchester & Stockport England This Sobranie Cigarette Box holds 3 Cigarettes, and was given away to commemorate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 unusual Item to find complete If you wish to add one of my Banner Links to you Website Click HERE       Copyright © 1999-2003 [ Michael Foster ]. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders. Web site design by Michael Foster .