Post-Revolutionary War to Civil War
c. 1830 "AMERICAN MANUFACTURE" by Caleb Bartlett American Playing Card Deck Printed in New York City
c. 1830 AMERICAN MANUFACTURE (CALEB BARTLETT), Complete Deck of 52 Playing Cards, with American Eagle, 102 St. Johns Street, New York, (HOC--U8), Very Good.
(HOC--U8). Complete Set of 52 Playing Cards. Unnumbered spots with Faro court cards. Court cards have initials C B incorporated into the design of the faces. The Ace of Spades has an eagle with Sixteen Stars featured above the raptor, indicating the then existing16 States. The American Eagle is holding a banner with "American Manufacture" printed across. The Spade pip is two toned shaded with a leaf frame surrounded by two leaf branches. The cards are well worn with some tearing on some cards and heavy soiling on fronts and backs. The Jack of Hearts has been sewn across the middle. Sold "as is" as an actual well used set of historic American Playing Cards. A rare early American Deck of 52 Cards. (52 Card Set).
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Early American Playing Cards, Rare New York Playing Cards, Gambling History, Gambling Devices