Gambling Memorabilia & Playing Cards
Sat, Mar 28, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 253
P. Lorillard 5 Cent Ante Insert Playing Cards.
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
P. Lorillard 5 Cent Ante Insert Playing Cards. New York: Donaldson Litho., ca. 1885. Complete deck of 52 chromolithographed playing cards, which were issued individually as inserts in packages of tobacco. Each card features a different design of a beautiful girl in contemporary theatrical or occupational dress. In some designs, the suit symbols are incorporated into the costume. Some cards with soiling and softened or creased corners, but very good overall. Card size 3 ? x 1 ??. Rarely seen complete. Hochman I1.
