The embossing used 40 ton presses. The embossed patterns were replica of gold coins, floral and eccentric geometric designs. Labels used all the enhancement techniques available to the graphic art. Pricing of cigar labels is an art more than a science. Dealers publish price guides for potential customers.
Price guides are self serving but give the collector a relative idea of a cigar label's worth.
The experience and knowledge of the dealer tends to set guidelines for selling labels. Like most works of art, demand, availability and image themes set the price standards. Label price can vary from a few dollars to hundreds. Collectors have been known to spend thousands of dollars on rare or scarce labels. Lime Kiln Club , depicting the Negro has been one with an increase in its popular and price.