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Two of a Kind: Gambling Memorabilia & Rare Playing Cards

Sat, May 21, 2016 11:00AM EDT - Sun, May 22, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Lot 227

International Playing Card Co. of America Holiday Greetings Advertising Deck. Chicago, ca. 1930. 52 + J + OB. A beautiful deck of round cards with art

Estimate: $100 - $200

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International Playing Card Co. of America Holiday Greetings Advertising Deck. Chicago, ca. 1930. 52 + J + OB. A beautiful deck of round cards with artistic two-headed courts and non-revoke colors: black spades, red hearts, green clubs and blue diamonds. The advertisement reads, ñThe new round cards fit the hand better, does not break or bend and shuffles easily. Any card can be seen without confusion as to suitƒî The deck was used for advertising for several firms including, in this example, the International Printing Pressmen and AssistantsÍ Union of North America. The union was no doubt associated with the printing firm. Deck is lightly used in very good condition. Hoch. O16.

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