Jack McAuliffe, Pugilist, from World's Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 chromolithograph, part of the "World's Champions" series, depicts Jack McAuliffe, a famous pugilist, or boxer. The card, issued by Allen & Ginter, a tobacco company, was meant to be included in cigarette packs, a common practice in the late 19th century. The image features a close-up portrait of McAuliffe, showing him shirtless with his arms crossed. The card is a fine example of "trade card" art, a genre that flourished in the 19th century, aimed at promoting products through visual means. "Jack McAuliffe, Pugilist, from World's Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes" is a valuable artifact for collectors of both sports cards and trade card art.