Trade Cards

Flea Market Finds With The Kovels : Episode FMF-407 -- More Projects »
At the D.C Big Flea in Chantilly, Va., collectibles expert Terry Kovel discovers framed antique trade cards. These cards advertise a variety of products and are highly collectible.
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Trade cards are often referred to as cigarette cards because they used to come in a pack of cigarettes.
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They could also be found in tea, chocolate, cookies and a multitude of other products.
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This 1936 set of international airline cards includes airlines that are no longer in existence. It's priced at $135.
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This 1915 aviation trade card set is priced at $225.
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Here's a 1912 rose trade card set priced at $210.
Resources
D.C. Big Flea Market
D.C. Big Flea Market
c/o D'Amore Promotions
2125 McComas Way, Suite 102
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Phone: 757-430-4735
E-mail: dpromotion@aol.com
Website: www.damorepromotions.com
Guests
Peter Bielak
Dealer
Phone: 301-656-3600
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