Antique "Precipitation" Masher Cigarettes Trade Card Victorian Comic Advertising

Original 19th-Century Comic Advertising Trade Card — "The Masher" Cigarettes
This rare and amusing antique trade card advertises "The Masher" Cigarettes, featuring a humorous Victorian scene titled "Precipitation." The colorful front illustration depicts a startled man and a dog being hurriedly thrown out of a house by an angry gentleman, while a woman looks on from the window — classic Victorian comic style designed to catch attention.

The back advertises "The Masher" cigarettes, offered with or without amber tips, and highlights their use of fragrant Virginia tobacco. The typography and decorative elements on the reverse make it visually appealing and highly collectible.

Approximate size: ~3 x 4.5 inches (please confirm exact measurements)

Condition:

Light age-related toning

Small edge/corner wear, minor surface marks as shown

Some small paper imperfections on the back, typical for the era
Please see photos for exact details.

Why it’s special:

Rare 19th-century tobacco advert