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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 273

Two USPC Tigers No. 101 Playing Card Decks. Cincinnati, ca. 1905. The first (ca. 1900) being 52 + J + OB, most likely the older of the two decks beca

Estimate: $300 - $400

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Two USPC Tigers No. 101 Playing Card Decks. Cincinnati, ca. 1905. The first (ca. 1900) being 52 + J + OB, most likely the older of the two decks because of the highly decorated box showing the companyÍs roaring tiger. The second (undated) being 52 + J + OB. Plainer box. Hoch. US1c. Tigers No. 101 was the first brand produced by USPC and continued in production until around 1930. Both decks have identical backs, jokers, and AS, and are near mint.

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