Papier à Cigarettes Job, Hors Concours, Paris 1889 Original Print RefPO#08 became such a common sight

became such a common sight that people began referring to them as JOB

illustrations for books and caricatures that appeared in popular magazines in Paris including Le Rire

Georges (Côte d'Or)

the company hired art nouveau artist Alphonse Mucha

This circa 1910 poster for RAD

Papier à Cigarettes Job, Hors Concours, Paris 1889 Original Print RefPO#08 became such a common sightLes Maitres de L'Affiche 1899 Planche # 167 Papier Cigarettes Job, Hors Concours, Paris 1889 About the poster: JOB rolling papers are a popular brand of cigarette paper produced by Republic Tobacco in Perpignan, France. In 1838, a French craftsman named Jean Bardou came up with the idea for a booklet of rolling papers made of thin, pure rice paper. The booklets were a success and Bardou's trademark, the initials "JB" separated by a diamond, became