Gambling Memorabilia & Playing Cards
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Lot 297
[Breweriana] Anheuser-Busch Spanish-American War Political Advertising Playing Cards.
Estimate: $500 - $700
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[Breweriana] Anheuser-Busch Spanish-American War Political Advertising Playing Cards. New York: Gray Litho., ca. 1898. 52 + J + OB. Early color lithographed deck issued during the Spanish-American War, with military figures as the courts, including Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Major General Otis, and George Dewey. Queen cards include Clara Barton, Christina Queen of Spain, Columbia, and a representation of ?Our Colonies.? Every pip card bears an illustration of the brewery, the Aces advertise the brewery?s award-winning beers, and Uncle Sam appears on the joker. Backs printed in light green with a gilt-metallic sunburst design around the logo. All edges gilt. Hochman W15.
