Maurice Vignaux, Billiard Player, from World's Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1887

This is a chromolithograph trading card from the 1887 *World's Champions* series produced by Allen & Ginter for their brand of cigarettes. The card features a portrait of Maurice Vignaux, a renowned billiard player, and includes crossed billiard cues and balls at the bottom of the card. The image was likely created by an unknown artist employed by the company, and is a fine example of late 19th-century American commercial art. These cards were highly collectible and helped to popularize the sport of billiards. *Chromolithograph, Trading Card, Billiards, 19th Century, Allen & Ginter, Maurice Vignaux*.