Michael "Mike" Joseph Mattimore, Pitcher, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 "Old Judge" baseball card, part of a series of trading cards issued by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes, features Michael "Mike" Joseph Mattimore, a pitcher for the New York team. The card, which is a monochrome photograph printed on card stock, depicts Mattimore in a casual pose, leaning against a tree and looking towards the viewer. These cards are considered to be among the most iconic and sought-after baseball trading cards in existence and are a valuable piece of Americana, capturing the spirit of the early days of professional baseball.