Edward Teach (Black Beard), Walking the Plank, from the Pirates of the Spanish Main series (N19) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1886 - 1891

This 19th-century lithograph, "Edward Teach (Black Beard), Walking the Plank," is one of the "Pirates of the Spanish Main" series by Allen & Ginter, produced as a collectible advertisement for their cigarettes. Featuring the notorious pirate Blackbeard in a dramatic portrait, the image depicts the infamous "walking the plank" punishment, a popular pirate motif in literature and art of the time. The detailed illustration shows the pirate being forced to walk towards the sea, symbolizing his perilous fate. This card, like many from the series, used vivid imagery to captivate the audience and promote the tobacco brand.