We asked Tim what items are up for auction this week at Gotham British Legion

"Well we have a nice selection of 500 plus lots of all cigarettes cards of all varieties and themes."

Is there some genuine collectables?

Yes all the famous names are in there with Wills, Taddy, Gallaher and Players in prominence. Barratts famous footballers are alwaysa wanted item and we have 3 nice lots of the full series.

Is it just cigarette cards up for auction?

"No, as well as the cigarette cards we have a selection of Theatre programmes some going back before 1900. Add to this some Press photographs and Cinema Posters t

Sounds as though there is quite a variety, anything else Tim?

Yes there is also a selection of postage stamps that always show an interest and also we have matchbox labels

What time on Wednesday does it start Tim ?

[i]We start at 11am and it is live on the internet. You can find it on www.saleroom.com

Tim holds auctions monthly both by live auction locally in Gotham and by postal sale He is a member of the Cartophilic Society.

Do you still look for collections around the country

Well we are specialists in Cigarette & Trade Cards and are always on the lookout for the rarer collections.

For sports lovers looking to sell their memorabilia Tim regularly travels the country viewing items for his monthly auctions.

For people looking to bid or who would like a catalogue he can be contacted on

• Tel No 0115 9868550.
• Website timdavidsonauctions.co.uk
• Email timdavidsonauctions@hotmail.co.uk

For persons who cannot travel to his auctions there is live Internet bidding on www.the-saleroom.com

Entries are now being accepted for

Sale Dates

• Apr 16th Autographs, Pop Music, Film Posters and Cigarette Cards (Postal)
• Apr 26th Cigarette & Trade Cards (Type List)
• May 20th Sports Memorabilia (Public at Gotham Village Hall)
• May 21st Cigarette & Trade Cards (Public at Gotham British Legion)
• June 4th Cigarette & Trade Cards (Postal)
• Jul 9th Autographs, Pop Music, Film Posters and Cigarette Cards (Postal)
• Jul 25th Cigarette & Trade Cards (Type List)
• Aug 20th Sports Memorabilia & Cigarettes and Cards (Postal)
• Sep 10th Entertainment & Cigarette Cards( Public at Gotham British Legion)
• Oct 8th Autographs, Pop Music, Film Posters and Cigarette Cards (Postal)
• Nov 1st Cigarette & Trade Cards (Type List)
• Nov 18th Sports Memorabilia (Public at Gotham British Legion)
• Nov 19th Cigarette & Trade Cards (Public at Gotham British Legion)

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