Sir Raveneau de Lussan, Bargaining with the Captain, from the Pirates of the Spanish Main series (N19) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1886 - 1891

This is a chromolithograph from the "Pirates of the Spanish Main" series of trading cards published by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette brand. The card features Sir Raveneau de Lussan, a 17th-century French buccaneer, and depicts him in a close-up portrait, with a scene of him "bargaining with the captain" in the background. The card's size and style are typical of the "cigarette cards" of the late 19th century, which were often used as a marketing tool for tobacco companies, and collectible for their historical and artistic value.