Blue Bullfinch, from the Song Birds of the World series (N42) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890

"Blue Bullfinch," a chromolithograph from the 1890 "Song Birds of the World" series by Allen & Ginter, depicts a vibrant blue bird with a red crest perched on a rock amidst foliage. This collectible card, part of a larger series produced by Allen & Ginter to promote their Richmond Straight Cut No. 1 Cigarettes, features intricate details and a charming illustration style characteristic of late 19th-century natural history prints. The card is an example of trade cards, which were used to promote goods and services and are now highly sought after by collectors.