James Gordon Bennett, The New York Herald, from the American Editors series (N1) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887

This chromolithograph card, part of the "American Editors" series produced by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette brand, depicts James Gordon Bennett, the owner of the New York Herald. Created in 1887, the card features a portrait of Bennett against a background of a stylized newspaper page, highlighting his association with the prominent publication. The image, part of a larger series of trade cards, provides a glimpse into the influential figures of American journalism in the late 19th century. This card is a valuable artifact of American history and culture, offering a glimpse into the world of journalism and cigarette collecting in the late 19th century.