Cigar Ads

These are just a small portion of the ads that we have for sale. None of these are reproductions, all are original. They are placed in a plastic bag with a cardboard backboard for protection. Please e-mail us with your specific interests.

These ads are listed in alphabetical order, listed by name, then in chronological order with the oldest ad listed first.


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Antonio y Cleopatra
Black and white 7 3/4" x 10 3/4" ad for their A & C Grenadier. The ad has a picture of an Antonio y Cleopatra cigar box that has been turned into a wagon and is hauling a large cigar ring over the headline that proclaims "Suddenly there's an A & C bandwagon!". The ad calls this "The Cigar that never lasts long enough".
September 3, 1965
Time magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 33

Between The Acts
Three color 5" x 6 1/4" ad for their Little Cigars. The ad has a picture of a male hand holding a pack of this product as well as a lit cigar. The ad headline warns that you only need to "Puff lightly...you need not inhale to enjoy".
June 5, 1964
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 28

Blackstone
Black and white 5 1/4" x 13 1/2" ad with Groucho Marx having his cigar lit by his radio co-star Fay McKenzie. The ad mentions their CBS Radio Show Blue Ribbon Town and talks about the new sizes and shapes that Blackstone Cigars come in such as Perfecto Extra, Cabinet Extra, Kings, Panetela De Luxe and Bantam. This ad is taller than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
February 28, 1944
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Blackstone / Marx

Blackstone
Black and white 5" x 13" ad with Eddie Cantor and Nora Martin. The ad has a picture of these two and another of a box of Blackstone cigars, a top hat and a cane. The ad calls these cigars "the choice of successful men". This ad is taller than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
April 30, 1945
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 32

Cinco
"Among the masters-" Cigar ad with the Augusta Country Club as a backdrop March 24, 1947
Life magazine
0
$4.50 View Cigar 1
Cinco
Full color 10" x 13" ad shows "Christmas in New England", a scenic drawing by David L. Swasey and advertises "The Holiday cigar at a week-day price". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. December 15, 1947
Life magazine
1
$4.50 View Cigar 3
Corina
Full color 10" x 13" ad shows a white-suited gentleman sitting on a tropical beach smoking a cigar. The ad headline says "From the Island we call Corina...The new Baron, the Quiet cigar". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
May 13, 1966
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 10

Corina
Full color 10" x 12 1/2" ad that promises that "It's impossible to smoke a Corina to the bitter end. It has none." The ad shows a cigar smoked to different lengths. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
May 31, 1968
Life magazine
0
$3.50
View Cigar 5

Dutch Treats
Black and white 8" x 10 3/4" ad shows a bearded young man lighting up a cigar. The ad headline assures you that "You're in for a Treat".
June 1985
Playboy
1
$3.50
View Cigar 11

El Producto
Black and white 9 1/2" x 12" ad has a photo showing a line of cigars that get larger the closer they get to the viewer. The ad headline calls it "El Producto...the cigar that takes you back to flavor". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
May 30, 1969
Life magazine
1
$3.50
View Cigar 12

Fridays
Full color 5" x 10 1/2" ad for their Little Cigars. The ad has a picture of a man holding a Fridays Little Cigar and resting his arms on the head on an attractive young woman sitting in front of him. The ad headline says "T.G.I.F. Thank Goodness It's Fridays every day of the week" and the ad discusses the Slimmer, Longer Fridays.
July 1975
Playboy
1
$4.00
View Cigar 47

Gold Label
Full color 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" ad for the cigars with hunting themes on the covers of the cigar boxes. It calls the cigar boxes Swagger Gentry Cabinette and states that, with 50 Gold Label Swagger Cigars, it can be purchased for $5.50. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
December 8, 1967
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 36

Phillies
Black and white 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" ad has a photo of a four-man band playing a tune. The three horn players stare with envy at the man playing a bass fiddle who is able to smoke a cigar while he plays. The ad headline reminds you to "Enjoy the good taste of a Phillies (as soon as you can!)". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
April 27, 1962
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 21

Phillies
Black and white 7 1/2" x 10 1/2" ad for their Panatella cigars. This ad, which is a smaller version of another ad on this page, has a picture of a four-man band playing a tune. Three members of the band, who happen to be playing horns, are staring longingly at the one person who is playing a stringed instrument so he is able to enjoy a Phillies while he works. The ad headline urges you to "Enjoy the good taste of a Phillies (as soon as you can!)". The ad mentions a price of 5 Panatellas for 39 cents or 5 Juniors for 25 cents.
June 1962
Field & Stream
1
$4.00
View Cigar 45

Phillies
Black and white 9 1/2" x 13" ad for their Perfecto cigars. The ad has a picture of a businessman sitting in a barber's chair. His face is wrapped in a hot towel to prepare for his coming shave yet he refuses to take the lit Phillies cigar out of his mouth. The barber, who has carefully wrapped the towel so that the man's mouth is partially uncovered to allow the cigar, stands by preparing the shaving cream while another man, smoking a cigar, hangs his hat on the rack. The ad headline claims that you can "Enjoy the good taste of a Phillies (anytime!)". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
May 18, 1962
Life magazine
&
August 28, 1962
Look magazine
2
$4.00
View Cigar 38

Phillies
Black and white 7 1/4" x 10 1/2" ad for the various cigars available from this company. This ad, which is a smaller version of another ad on this page, has a picture of a man reclining in a barber's chair. His face is wrapped in a warm towel but wrapped in such a way that he can continue to smoke his Phillies. As the barber prepares the lather another man is hanging up his hat while enjoying his Phillies too. The ad headline reminds you to "Enjoy the good taste of a Phillies (anytime!)" and the ad text talks about the Perfecto for 10 cents and the Cheroot at 5 for 28 cents.
September 1962
Field & Stream
1
$4.00
View Cigar 46

Robert Burns
Full color 10" x 13" ad with a white and a yellow orchid next to a card with the message "Three Invitations to real smoking pleasure" engraved on it. Shown below this card are Panatela de Luxe, Queens and Corona Supreme cigars with their prices. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
June 13, 1949
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 8

Robert Burns
Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad for their Cigarillos. The ad has a drawing of Betty Garret and her husband Larry Parks sitting together on a soundstage and has her saying "I love to see a man smoke a Cigarillo". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
April 23, 1951
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 18

Robert Burns
Full color 10" x 13" ad for their Panatela de Luxe brand which are being sold for 14 cents each. The ad features a small drawing of a group of people dressed in riding clothes milling around an ornate room. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
April 30, 1951
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 7

Robert Burns
Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad that introduces The Classic. The ad shows this new cigar at 2 for 25 cents and calls it the "New Son of a fine old family". Also shown in the ad are their Panatela de Luxe, Perfecto Grande and their Corona Supreme. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
August 20, 1951
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 30

Robert Burns
Full color 10" x 13" ad that talks about "The Sophistocrat of Cigars". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
October 8, 1951
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 4

Robt. Burns
Full color 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad for their Cigarillos that were available in the Handy Ten Pack. The ad has a picture of a formal party where the women seem to be grouping around one man in a white coat who is holding up his Cigarillo. The ad headline asks "Why women love...to see a man smoke a Cigarillo" and talks about how it makes a man look, the delightful aroma and its stylish shape. The ad talks about the price being only 5 cents and has a coupon to be sent in with 50 cents and 10 Robt. Burns Cigarillo bands to receive a holder for your Cigarillos. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
August 11, 1952
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Cigar 43

Robt. Burns
Black and white 4 3/4" x 13" ad for their Cigarillos. The ad has a picture of a box of five of this product under a book of matches where only one match remains. The ad headline suggests to "Let your next match start you on a change of pace" and the ad mentions a price of 5 cents each. This ad is taller than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
August 28, 1962
Look magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 42

Tiparillo
Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad for the cigars that bring about a question. The ad has a picture of a man in a dark sport coat with a tie that is a little bit rumpled. He has a Tiparillo from Robert Burns between his lips and he is holding a box of them in his hand. He is looking to his left at the lady who is trying to work her way into the picture and he is trying to decide "Should a gentleman offer a Tiparillo to a lady?". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
March 23, 1962
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 37

Tiparillo
Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad has a photo of a seductive lady wearing a string of pearls looking with indecision at a box of Tiparillo's that is being offered to her. The ad headline asks the question "Should a gentleman offer a Tiparillo to a lady". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
April 27, 1962
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 20

Tiparillo
Full color 9" x 12 1/2" ad has a photo of a crowded room with a bar and a lady carrying a tray full of tobacco. The lady is identified as Penny Edwards, Miss Tiparillo and has her saying "Cigars...Cigarettes...Tiparillos...". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
September 4, 1964
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 23

Tiparillo
Full color 10" x 13" ad shows a beautiful lady holding her little dog and the question is asked "Should a gentleman offer a Tiparillo to a lady?". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
June 25, 1965
Life magazine
1
$3.50
View Cigar 6

Tiparillo
Full color 10" x 14" ad for their Cigars that are Menthol Mild. The ad shows, against a black background, a block of ice that has a lit Tiparillo M somehow frozen inside of it. The ad headline says "Tiparillo introduces Cold Smoke" and the ad tries to explain just what it is. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
September 30, 1966
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 44

Tiparillo
Full color 7 1/4" x 10" ad that asks the question "Should a gentleman offer a Tiparillo to a violinist?". Shown in the ad is an attractive blonde holding a violin to her barely covered chest as a male hand comes in from off-camera holding boxes of the two kinds of Tiparillo available.
December 1967
Playboy
1
$4.00
View Cigar 9

Tiparillo
Full color 7 1/4" x 10 1/2" ad has a photo of a lady in a white smock that is unbuttoned to the navel being offered two different boxes of Tiparillo products. The ad headline asks the question "Should a gentleman offer a Tiparillo to a dental hygienist?".
May 1968
Playboy
1
$4.00
View Cigar 22

Tiparillo
Full color 7 1/4" x 10 1/4" ad for their Regular and Tiparillo M with menthol. The ad has a photo of an attractive lady with long, dark hair and studious glasses. She seems to have been reading a book while topless and has turned toward a man who has presented her with open boxes of each of these cigars. The ad has the familiar question, "Should a gentleman offer a Tiparillo to a librarian?". I must be getting old because I found myself being concerned for the girl's safety in case she closed the book too fast.
October 1968
Playboy
0
$4.00
View Cigar 27

Webster
Full color 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" ad with a drawing of a large, fancy ball with several servicemen smoking cigars. The ad headline calls this scene "Festivity". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad are not visible in the scanned image.
January 31, 1944
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 15

Webster
Full color 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" ad with a drawing of a group of dignitaries wearing their finest clothes and medals and smoking their cigars. The ad headline calls this scene "Harmony". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad are not visible in the scanned view.
March 20, 1944
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 13

Webster
Full color 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" ad has a drawing of a well-dressed group of people in a very luxurious setting being served coffee by a man in a green coat with a turban on his head. The ad headline says "When you dine in the Pump Room". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
November 11, 1946
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 17

Webster
Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad with a drawing of several well-dressed couples sitting down for dinner "At New York's Waldorf-Astoria". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
May 17, 1948
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 19

White Owls
Three color 9" x 12" ad intended to help you with your Christmas Shopping. On a yellow background it shas several drawings of a man listening through an open door to people talking about what to get him for Christmas. After hearing several unappealing suggestions he finally hears the words that he wants "Say, let's give him a box of New White Owls". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
December 18, 1939
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Cigar 24

White Owl
Black and white 9 1/2" x 12 3/4" ad for the New White owl cigars that are "Now blended with Havana". The ad has several photos of fiction writer Octavus Roy Cohen on a ship sharing Cuban Cigars with other men on the ship. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges are not visible in the scanned view.
May 13, 1940
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 14

White Owl
Black and white 9 1/2" x 12" ad for their 9 cent cigars. The ad has a profile photo of a distinguished looking man puffing away on his White Owl. Just above his three inch long ash are the words "Richer, fuller flavor". The ad claims "That's why more men have enjoyed White Owls than any other cigar ever made in the United States". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
November 3, 1947
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 34

White Owl
Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad has a picture of a White Owl, wearing a red stocking-cap, perched on a White Owl Cigar against a blue background. The ad headline asks you to "Give him a White Owl Christmas". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
December 15, 1961
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Cigar 26

White Owl
Black and white 9 1/2" x 12" ad for the cigars with tobacco that has been aged 3 1/2 years. The ad has a picture of a man's hand holding a lit cigar so that the White Owl label is facing the camera. The ad headline warns you to "Be sure there's a White Owl on the end you light". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
February 23, 1962
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 40

White Owl
Black and white 9 1/2" x 13" ad for the fine taste of their cigars. The ad has a photo of a man, holding a White Owl Invincible cigar in his fingertips with an admiring look on his face as he watches it burn. The ad headline claims that "White Owl planned this moment 3 1/2 years ago" and claims that this is the time they allow their cigars to mellow. The ad mentions, in addition to the Invincible, the Panatela, the Perfecto Special, the Squire and the new Tip Shapes, all for 10 cents or 5 for 49 cents. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
May 18, 1962
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 39

White Owl
Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad has a picture of a man reaching into a box of New Yorker cigars. He is holding up one to examine it as the skyline of New York City stands as a backdrop. The ad headline introduces "Meet the New Yorker, created in honor of the New York World's Fair". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
May 1, 1964
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 29

White Owl
Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad for their new Western-style cigar, the Ranger. The ad has a picture from behind of a man in a western outfit holding up his Ranger cigar while standing in a convertible that is being driven in a confetti-laden parade. Next to him, in the car, is a fur-coated lady holding up a box of these new cigars which, since the banner on the back of the car says "The Ranger has arrived" is what the parade is all about. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
June 18, 1965
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 41

Winchester
Full color 8" x 10 3/4" ad has a photo of the Winchester man surrounded by lovely women who are grabbing at him. The ad headline assures us that "No woman ever says no to Winchester."
July 1973
Penthouse
1
$4.00
View Cigar 25

Winchester
Full color 7 3/4" x 10 1/2" ad shows the Winchester Man and a lady standing back to back each holding a pack of Winchester cigars. The ad headline asks "Is Winchester strictly a His and Ms. proposition?"
August 1973
Car & Driver
1
$4.00
View Cigar 16

Winchester
Full color 8" x 11" ad shows a cowboy type being hugged from behind by a smiling blonde. The ad headline assures us that "Winchester separates the men...from the boys. September 1973
Playboy
2
$4.00 View Cigar 2
Wm. Penn
Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad for their 5-Pack of Cigars. The ad headline informs us that "Wm. Penn cigars offer you 7 fishing lures worth $5.55. Just drop them a line..." The ad has these seven lures pictured and has a coupon to mail in, along with a dollar and a top flap, and receive them. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
June 1, 1965
Look magazine
1
$4.00
View Cigar 31










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