1891 Duke Bicycle and Trick Riders (N100) Set and Checklist

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Pre-War Cards

‘It’s In The Details’

Title	Duke Bicycle and Trick Riders (N100)
Year	1891
Size	2 1/2″ x 4 1/4″
Images	Color
Type	19th Century Tobacco
Number in Set	25

1891 Duke Bicycle and Trick Riders (N100) Set Overview

This rare set from the 19th century is not believed to picture actual cyclists. Still, it remains one of the most cycling card issues ever created.

The cards all picture female cyclists. The use of female images as athletes was a common theme in the 1800s. Female cyclists are depicted in a variety of poses, riding bicycles and performing various stunts on them.

These slightly oversized cards measure roughly 2 1/2″ wide by 4 1/4″ tall. A total of 25 are found in the set, though it is not an easy set to build by any means due to the set’s rarity.

Fronts picture color images of the female cyclists. They have white borders and each have a title printed in small font. The backs of the cards are printed in blue ink and included an advertisement for Duke Tobacco and their Honest Long Cut brand products, with which these cards were packed.

Even in low-grade condition and not depicting actual athletes, these cards typically start around $20-$25 each, in low-grade condition.