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Chromolithograph trading card of the Emperor of Germany in red uniform with medals and sash, on blue eagle-patterned backgrou

Emperor of Germany, from World's Sovereigns series (N34) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Empress of Germany, from World's Sovereigns series (N34) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1889

President of Honduras, from World's Sovereigns series (N34) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Cigarette card portrait of the Mikado of Japan in a red gold-braided military uniform against a patterned background.

Mikado of Japan, from World's Sovereigns series (N34) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of the Empress of Japan wearing a gold crown and lace collar, with a sun emblem and cigarette adv

Empress of Japan, from World's Sovereigns series (N34) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a mustached man in a dark suit before green palms, with a golden eagle and 'President of Mexic

President of Mexico, from World's Sovereigns series (N34) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Sultan of Morocco, from World's Sovereigns series (N34) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithographed cigarette card of the Shah of Persia in a red fez and jeweled blue coat, with a paisley background.

Shah of Persia, from World's Sovereigns series (N34) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of the Queen of Portugal wearing a jeweled crown, with Allen & Ginter cigarette advertising below

Queen of Portugal, from World's Sovereigns series (N34) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of the Czar of Russia in green uniform, fur hat and medals, 1889.

Czar of Russia, from World's Sovereigns series (N34) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithographed cigarette card portrait of the Czarina of Russia wearing a floral tiara and pearl necklaces, 1889.

Czarina of Russia, from World's Sovereigns series (N34) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Trading card portrait of the King of Sweden in green military uniform with medals and sash, Allen & Ginter, 1889.

King of Sweden, from World's Sovereigns series (N34) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph cigarette card of the President of Switzerland, a mustached man with pince-nez, Swiss flag, 1889.

President of Switzerland, from World's Sovereigns series (N34) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph cigarette card of the Sultan of Turkey in red fez and gold-embroidered uniform, 1889.

Sultan of Turkey, from World's Sovereigns series (N34) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph cigarette card portrait of a mustached man in a dark suit with an eagle emblem above, 1889.

President of the United States, from World's Sovereigns series (N34) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph cigarette card of a bearded man in a blue uniform and cap, labeled President of Uruguay, 1889.

President of Uruguay, from World's Sovereigns series (N34) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a bearded man with waxed mustache and coat of arms, Allen & Ginter cigarettes, 1889.

President of Venezuela, from World's Sovereigns series (N34) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Card Number 1, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1890

Card Number 3, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1890

Card Number 4, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1890

Chromolithograph of a cream glove marked No. 5 holding a portrait of a young woman in a pink bonnet, within a beaded border.

Card Number 5, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1890

Green glove cut-out card framing a portrait of a smiling young woman with curly hair and fur collar, numbered 6.

Card Number 6, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1890

Trade card with a dark glove holding a portrait of a woman in a red pearl-trimmed headscarf, framed by a gold dotted border.

Card Number 7, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1890

Trade card showing a gray glove with a small portrait of a curly-haired woman on its palm, framed by gold dots.

Card Number 8, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1890

Victorian trading card showing a large brown glove holding an oval portrait of a curly-haired woman in a fur collar.

Card Number 9, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1890

Die-cut card of an oversized mauve glove holding a small portrait of a woman with curly hair, numbered 10, with a dotted gold

Card Number 10, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1890

Green glove cutout with a framed portrait of a woman in a grey hat and blue jacket, bordered by gold dots, numbered 11.

Card Number 11, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1890

Card Number 12, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1890

Card Number 13, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1890

Red glove with a cut-out portrait of a woman in a lace bonnet on its palm, number 14 printed on the cuff, gilt dotted border.

Card Number 14, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, ca. 1890