Romania, from the International Cards series (N238), issued by Kinney Bros. 1888
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This chromolithograph card from the "International Cards" series, produced by Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company in 1888, depicts Charles I, King of Romania. The card features a portrait of Charles I in a military uniform, framed by an ornate gold frame. The card is decorated with the Romanian flag, the Order of Hohenzollern, a ribbon, and a decorative border. The image represents Romania's history and its connection to the Hohenzollern dynasty through Charles I. This type of card was often included in packages of tobacco as a collectible item.
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