Brynan, Pitcher, Chicago, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 baseball card from the "Old Judge" series features a portrait of pitcher, Brynan, who played for the Chicago White Stockings. This card is part of a larger set of cards that were included in packs of "Old Judge" cigarettes produced by Goodwin & Company, a New York-based company. These cards are considered to be among the first commercially issued baseball cards, predating the famous "T206" series by over a decade. The sepia-toned photograph shows Brynan in his uniform, posed in a classic batting stance, ready to hit the ball. "Old Judge" baseball cards are sought-after by collectors for their historical significance and rarity.