Rare Vintage 1916 Gate City Cigar Company Advertising Calendar
Featuring Iconic C.M. Coolidge Dog Artwork — Rapid City, South Dakota
An exceptional, museum-grade piece of early 20th-century American Tobacciana and regional Black Hills history. This authentic cardboard hanger calendar was manufactured for the Gate City Cigar Company based out of Rapid City, South Dakota, under the management of J.H. Roberts.
Artwork & Typography
The central image features the highly celebrated artwork of Cassius Marcellus Coolidge (famed for his "Dogs Playing Poker" series), depicting his humorous, high-society ballroom scene ("A Bachelor's Dog" / "New Year's Eve in Dogville"). The lower border proudly displays regional factory branding for local brands like Roberts' Panatella, Black Hills Special, Royal Bond, Quality, and High Dome. It includes the company's famous marketing catchphrase: "Learn to say Cyco Cigar."
Condition & Provenance Details
• Original Calendar Pad: Retains its highly coveted, authentic January 1916 paper calendar pad attached directly to the base.
• Physical State: Shows minor, honest age-related edge wear and localized water staining along the cardboard perimeter. The central lithograph illustration and the bold commercial typography remain beautifully preserved, vibrant, and clear.
• Dimensions: 19.5" width x 15.75" height
Shipping & Collector Note
This item will be packed with elite-level care, sandwiched securely between multiple heavy layers of rigid industrial cardboard and shipped fully insured to ensure a completely flat, crease-free delivery.
COLLECTOR'S NOTE: I am concurrently listing a sequential 1919 calendar from the exact same Gate City Cigar Company. If you are interested in acquiring both pieces to preserve the complete pair, please reach out directly or submit a combined offer.
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