1890 was the final year in which Old Judge baseball cards were issued, and the cards issued that year - featuring only National League and Players' League subjects - are quite scarce, even in comparison with N172 cards issued between 1886 and 1889. For the most part, cards from 1890 can be identified by the league designation ("NL" or "PL") written within the image, and are often marked by a more washed-out image.

This example, graded EX+ 5.5 by SGC, features light-hitting first baseman Sid Farrar. Farrar spent his last major league season in the Players' League, and was thus immortalized on this Old Judge card. The card remains in outstanding condition, and is quite likely among the highest-graded surviving 1890 Old Judges. In contrast with many N172s from this season, the image contrast is relatively strong, the detail quite visible and clear.  Surface wear is held to a minimum, with relatively sharp corners as well. A gorgeous, scarce card, with its desirability further enhanced by its outstanding condition.