Beautiful N172 Old Judge Cigarettes proof of outfielder James Burns, as taken by the Mitchell studio of Kansas City.  The Mitchell studio contributed photos to Goodwin & Co. featuring players from the 1888 Kansas City Cowboys of the American Association.  Burns, who batted .303 in limited time with the 1888 club, retired with a .305 average in three major league seasons.  The photo is fantastic, clean and clear with outstanding detail.  The mount is similarly well-preserved, with some minor chipping at the edges.  The Mitchell Studio advertisement on the reverse is printed with gold leaf, and is extremely well-preserved.  Old Judge cards of Kansas City players are difficult and desirable, and a proof this well cared-for is quite a find.