Unrecorded Civil War Era American Playing Cards. N.p.,
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Unrecorded Civil War Era American Playing Cards. N.p., ca. 1860s. 52. Color lithography. Depictions of Black and white men, women, and children, apparently of the American South, including servants (or slaves), horseback riding, a hobo, and other domestic scenes, one Ace (1)-Seven of each suit. Numerals 1-13 within suit symbols (hearts, spades, diamonds, and clubs [or crosses]). Ace-seven with single indices, 8-13 with two indices, undecorated faces. Plain backs. Large cards (4 ¼ x 2 7/8”). A few short tears, chips, and wear; corner of 6D torn away, but overall very good condition. The spades are turned upside down from standard orientation, facing downward. Clubs are turned into crosses. All suit symbols are black, and the primary color scheme in the illustrations is blue and gray. Not located in any playing card reference or at auction.
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Unrecorded Civil War Era American Playing Cards. N.p.,
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