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Original antique cigarette premium trade card issued by Monterrey (Buenos Aires, Argentina), late 19th–early 20th century. Beautiful embossed, die-cut chromolithograph showing a theater/cabaret-style lady in a yellow dress with corset, framed by roses and Art-Nouveau scrollwork.
Reverse is printed in Spanish and reads: “Cigarrillos Habanos. Con 250 figuritas se obtiene una docena de retratos. Florida 394. Monterrey.” (Translation: “Havana Cigarettes. With 250 little cards you receive a dozen portraits. Florida 394. Monterrey.”)
A scarce South American tobacco advertising card with vivid color, raised texture, and decorative shape—great for collectors of Victorian/Art Nouveau ephemera, tobacco, or Argentine advertising.
Condition:
Very good for age: rich colors, strong embossing.
Light edge/corner wear and a few small creases/waves from handling and age.
No writing or obvious repairs.
Please review the photos carefully—they are part of the description.
Item specifics:
Brand/Issuer: Monterrey Cigarettes
Type: Tobacco / Trade Card (premium)
Era: c. 1890s–1910s (estimated)
Process: Chromolithograph; embossed & die-cut
Country/Region: Argentina (Buenos Aires address “Florida 394”)
Language: Spanish back text
Material: Paper/cardstock
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Card will be shipped well-protected (sleeve + rigid mailer) to ensure it arrives safely.
If you want, tell me the exact dimensions and I’ll add them neatly to the listing.
