Cigar Box Label, Inner Label, Original Lithograph, Francis Marbois, Gilded / Embossed, NOS, 1900s, Antique

• Antique Inner Cigar Box Label, Francis Marbois Embossed and Gilded Ephemera, American History, Original Lithograph, NOS, Tobacciana, Frameable, Spector Bros Lithographers, Louisiana Purchase, Collectibles, (Discontinued)
• Made in: Chicago, IL, USA
• Antique: 1901 - 1911
• Details:  An absolutely gorgeous cigar label with great historical significance!  This is the larger, inner cigar label, it is embossed and gilded with a portrait of Francis Marbois.  The portrait is encircled by Laurel leaves, symbolizing victory, triumph, high achievement, and honor.  That is because Francis Marbois, aka François, Marquis de Barbé-Marbois, negotiated the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, (see below).  The label is marked, "Title and Design Owned by Spector Bros, Chicago". This is the original label not a copy or reproduction, it's in wonderful condition.  Great as a collector's item, these look wonderful framed and hung as decor.  It is a rare find in this condition, an original piece of American history.
• Material:  Paper
• Dimensions:  10.0 x 6.5 inches
• Condition:  Antique - Guaranteed Original.  This is an original, new old stock item (NOS), never been used, great condition.  There is light rippling on the right side, if you are a collector, this may be important to you.  There's light tanning on the paper (yellowing), only noticeable on the back, acceptable due to age.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  Please remember these are VINTAGE and ANTIQUE items, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections. 

Francis Marbois, better known as François de Barbé-Marbois was born in Metz, France, on January 31, 1745.  He became a French diplomat and politician and served as Intendant of Saint-Domingue and later as the Minister of the Treasury under Napoleon.  He is best known for negotiating the sale of Louisiana to the United States, known as "The Louisiana Purchase" of 1803.  He died in Paris, France, on January 14, 1837.  

Spector Bros, was printing and lithography company located in Chicago, IL.  They were known for printing cigar box labels as well as other types of commercial prints.  There is not much written about this company, we know they were in business from approx. 1901 and continued through at least 1911.