Alphonse XIII, King of Spain, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-1) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. 1888

This trade card, part of the "Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms" series, was printed by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888. It depicts a young King Alphonse XIII of Spain and features imagery associated with Spain, such as the coat of arms, flag, and a scene from a bullfight. This colorful card was likely given to customers as a promotional item for "Honest Long Cut," a brand of tobacco marketed by the Duke company. The card highlights the popularity of collectible cards and the use of imagery to promote products in the late 19th century.