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The Games We Play: Puzzles, Games, & Playing Cards

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 11:00AM EST
Lot 119

[INDIA]. Group of 6 decks of playing cards. Including: pres...

Estimate: $100 - $200

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[INDIA]. Group of 6 decks of playing cards. Including: pressed peepal leaf playing cards. [India, 20th century]. Painted leaves, hand-painted and backed on black paper, 52 + J + 1EC. – two sets of Ganjifa round painted playing cards, size of larger 2 ½”. – National Leaders Playing Cards. Belgium, ca. 1930s. 52 + J + advertising slip + OB. Design by Makhanlal Surajmull, text on box in English and Bengali, pink backs with composite of Indian leaders including Gandhi at center. – and one set of printed Ganjifa cards. New Delhi: Mohenjodaro, ca. 1960s.

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