1880s N224 Kinney Bros US Rifleman 1813 SGC 4 Sweet Caporal - Military Series - Kinney Tobacco Company 

Currently the highest graded copy at SGC. Very tough to find in decent shape (over 135 years old!)

The 1887 N224 Kinney Bros (Sweet Caporal) Military Series tobacco card is a captivating tobacco card set from the 1880s, produced by Kinney Brothers as part of the early trend in collectible trading cards, aimed to engage the interests of military and history enthusiasts. Each card in the series features intricate and colorful lithographs depicting soldiers from various military branches and nations worldwide. The series provides a snapshot of 19th-century military uniforms and weaponry, offering collectors a unique window into military history during this period.

The cards, printed on thin, delicate stock, are typically smaller than modern trading cards, making high-grade examples particularly scarce. Condition can vary widely among surviving examples due to the cards’ age and their paper material. Collectors highly value these cards for both their historical appeal and visual quality, with each one offering artistic renditions of military figures and national uniforms.

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