John Clarkson, Baseball Player, from World's Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 lithograph by Allen & Ginter depicts John Clarkson, a baseball player for the Boston Beaneaters. This card was one of a series of 87 baseball cards printed on the back of Allen & Ginter brand cigarette cards. The cards have become valuable collectibles and are a fascinating snapshot of 19th-century baseball.