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

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 11:00AM EST
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Following on the heels of our 'Artifacts of Play' auction, this sale will celebrate the pastimes of yesteryear and the recent past. The auction will feature antique and modern playing cards and gambling memorabilia, elaborate vintage board games, and puzzles and curiosities, including an extensive offering of rare paper dolls, from various collections.
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Lot 46

President Suspender Playing Cards. Shirley, Mass.: C.A. Edg...

Estimate: $250 - $500
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$125

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President Suspender Playing Cards. Shirley, Mass.: C.A. Edgarton Mfg., ca. 1904. 52 + J + OB. Wide advertising deck for the suspenders company based in Shirley, Mass, and New York. Depictions of U.S. Presidents and First Ladies on the court cards and joker. Box lacks end flaps; water stains to some cards with discoloration and some waviness. Hochman P4. RARE.

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