Charles A. Dana, The New York Sun, from the American Editors series (N1) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887

This 1887 lithograph, part of the "American Editors" series, depicts Charles A. Dana, editor of *The New York Sun*, in a colorful, detailed style common to trade cards of the era. It features a close-up portrait of Dana, wearing glasses and a white beard, set against a background of a newspaper. The image is framed by a red border and includes a mechanical device, likely a printing press, at the bottom. The card was produced by Allen & Ginter, a prominent tobacco company that used these collectible cards as a form of marketing. The card's small size, typical of trade cards, makes it a fascinating example of 19th-century printmaking and advertising.