ASS Altenburger Stralsunder Speilkarten Fabriken Playing Cards Burgundian court

[PLAYING CARDS] Electrotype plate for printing court cards for a deck. Marseilles: A. Camoin et Cie., likely second half of the 19th century. Copper on steel. 10 1/4 x 8 3/4 (26 x 22.25 cm); with the

Aspioti Elka Uncut Sheet of Playing Cards. Athens, Greece, ca. 1920. Twenty-four court cards only. The courts represent personages of ancient Greece. The cards are not marked with the indices so perha

Russell & Morgan Square Corner Faro Playing Cards. Cincinnati, ca. 1880s. 52. One way courts. Earliest Ace of Spades. Cards lightly soiled. Uncommon. Hochman US11.

Hustling Joe No. 61 Playing Cards. Cincinnati: USPC, 1895. 52 (lacks Joker). Handsomely color lithographed transformation-type playing cards depict occupations, sports, royalty, and others. Courts pri

Monarch Bicycle Advertising Playing Cards. Cincinnati: USPC, 1895. 52 + J + OB. Lacks the extra card. An early example of advertising deck with special court cards. Each king features a portrait of ��

Thomas Creswick Portrait Playing Cards. London, ca. 1830. 32 (complete). Bezique deck with an “Old Frizzle” Ace of Spades. The court cards are inset in the middle of the card in imitation of a fra

Thomas Creswick Portrait Playing Cards. London: ca. 1830. 32/32. Excellent. Bezique deck with an "Old Frizzle" ace of spades. The court cards are inset in the middle of the card in imitation of a fram

Jno. [John] J. Levy Playing Cards. New York, ca. 1860s. 52 (complete). One-way courts. Pale pink backs with navy design. JC skinned in one corner, otherwise very good. Hochman NY17.

Lawrence & Cohen Playing Cards. New York, ca. 1860. 52 (complete). One-way courts. Backs dark orange floral-foliate scroll. Overall good and brightly stenciled; a few damp-stains, short tears, and lig

A.H. Caffee 1888 Presidential Satire Playing Cards. New York, 1888. 52 (no Joker or EC). Printed during the 1888 U.S. Presidential campaign, the courts satirical depict contemporary political figures.

[Circus] USPC No. 47 Circus Playing Cards. Cincinnati: USPC, 1896. 52 + J + OB. Non-standard courts representing performers in the circus: clowns are jacks, queens theatrically dressed trainers or equ

Miniature Hand-Colored Playing Cards. French [?], ca. 1851. 52+OB. Each of the courts bearing fine miniature engraved images of Kings, Queens, and Jacks, with hand-coloring. Cards 2 1/8 x 1 ½”. Hou

Hausermann “Cocktail Series” Aluminum Playing Cards. Vienna, ca. 1925. 52 + OB. Excellent, slight crease on AD. Manufacturer’s stamp on AH. Courts designed in Art Deco style.

Samuel Hart & Co. Faro Playing Cards. New York/Philadelphia, ca. 1860s. 52 (complete). One-way courts. Square corners. Backs brown with odd shapes. Small chip to top edge of AS; scattered light spotti

Jno. [John] J. Levy Playing Cards. New York, ca. 1871. 52. Two way courts. Ace of Spades curled on one edge; very good overall. Hochman NY22 (having the same Ace as NY16, except the address has change

American Club #165 Border Index Playing Cards. Cincinnati: Paper Fabrique Company, ca. 1878. 52 (lacks Joker). Several cards with small chips to corners; faces rubbed and lightly soiled. Courts depict

Andrew Dougherty Excelsior Playing Cards. New York, ca. 1865. 52. Civil War era. Patriotic backs depict American flags, shield, and anchor under bright sun. Engraved Ace of Spades. Courts and pips wit

A. Ball & Bro. No. 916 Faro Playing Cards. Chicago: N.Y.C.C., ca. 1910. 52 + OB. Near mint. Square corners and one- way courts. Hoch.U28.

French Greek design playing cards. Late 19th/early 20th century. 52/52. Block and stencil, polished surfaces. Pale pink patterned backs. Courts depict ancient Greek kings, queens, and gods. This is an

International Round Playing Cards. Chicago: International Playing Card Co. of America, ca. 1930. 52+J+OB (with holiday greeting inside lid). Two-headed courts, differently-colored suits. Backs bear th

Transvaal Kaart Playing Cards. Frankfurt: C.L. Wust, ca. 1903. 52. Aces and courts represent figures in the Boer war. Cards worn at edges.

Russell & Morgan Co. Faro Playing Cards. Cincinnati: Russell & Morgan Co., ca. 1881. 52 + OB. Courts by Samuel Hart. Earliest ace of spades. Cards are near mint. Nice early slip case box. Hoch. US1.

Reynolds & Sons Playing Cards. London, ca. 1860 [?]. 52 (complete). Single-ended courts, no indices. Embossed green diamond back design.

Vielle “Jeu de Piquet” Playing Cards. Brepols, ca. 1916. 36/36 + J + OB. Mint. Magnificent Art Nouveau courts and decorative aces. Gilt corners.