Rare 19th century tobacco wrappers up for sale

(hastingsobserver.co.uk) THREE tobacco wrappers produced by a Hastings tobacconist in the 1840s are expected to fetch up to £100 a piece at auction.
The rare Ellis Gold Rush tobacco wrappings depict the California gold rush, and are highly collectable despite not being in mint condition.
Originally produced by R Ellis Grocer, Tea Dealer and Tobacconist of High Street, Hastings, the wrappers are to be auctioned by the Somerset-based London Cigarette Card Company, on October 29. Continued