Egypt, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887

This is a trade card from the *Flags of All Nations* series, produced by Allen & Ginter in 1887 to promote their cigarette brand. The card depicts the flag of Egypt, a red field with a white crescent moon, flying on a pole against a backdrop of the pyramids. A palm tree in the foreground and an ornate border frame the composition. These trade cards were popular in the late 19th century, used as a form of advertising and collectible ephemera.