Percy Stone, Cyclist, from World's Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This is a chromolithograph trading card from the "World's Champions" series produced by Allen & Ginter in 1888. It features Percy Stone, a cyclist who achieved a time of 2 minutes and 35 seconds for a one-mile race. The card exemplifies the burgeoning popularity of cycling in the late 19th century, and the rise of tobacco cards as a popular collectible. The image, printed in vibrant colors, presents a realistic portrait of Stone, with a cyclist riding a bicycle in the upper right corner. The card was originally distributed with Allen & Ginter cigarettes.