Sawfish, from the Fish from American Waters series (N8) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889

"Sawfish" is a chromolithograph from the *Fish from American Waters* series produced by Allen & Ginter in 1889. Part of a larger set of collectible trading cards distributed with Allen & Ginter cigarettes, this card features a detailed depiction of a sawfish, a distinctive ray with a long, serrated snout. The chromolithographic printing process lends a vibrant, almost three-dimensional quality to the image. The card, measuring 3.8 x 7 cm, is a fine example of late 19th-century natural history illustration and a testament to the growing popularity of collectible cards during this era.