Steamship City of Peking, Pacific Mail Steamship Company, from the Ocean and River Steamers series (N83) for Duke brand cigarettes 1887

This chromolithograph, "Steamship City of Peking, Pacific Mail Steamship Company," is part of the "Ocean and River Steamers" series created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. for Duke brand cigarettes in 1887. The card features a detailed illustration of the steamship sailing across a turbulent sea, framed by a diamond-shaped border. The image is accompanied by the text "Pacific Mail S.S. Co." and "S.S. City of Peking," emphasizing the ship's affiliation and name. This collectible card is a testament to the fascination with maritime travel and the rise of steam-powered ships during the late 19th century.