August Summer Estate Finds
Lot 179:
Vintage Sealed Congress Playing Cards. A set of two decks of cards themed with images from the Governor’s Palace and The Capitol in Williamsburg, Virginia. Original cellophane is gone but each deck is still individually wrapped. Good condition overall. Zolar’s Astrological Fortune Telling Horoscope Cards. Manufactured in 1943 by Zolar, this deck of Tarot-style cards are in very good condition and includes instructions. Zolar’s Planetary Fortune Telling Cards with Lucky Numbers, manufactured by Zolar in 1940. Includes instructions and all original cards. Box has imperfections due to age. "The Pacemaker" Deluxe Playing Cards, manufactured by Arrco Playing Card Company. This complete plastic-coat finish deck advertises the Pacemaker, a deluxe coach train that rain on the New York Central System. Box and cards are in very good condition, with wear consistent with age. Arrco Two Deck Set of Plastic Coated Playing Cards. This set holds two decks of cards, respectively decorated with French and Italian soldiers in a lampooned fashion. The decks are held in a red case with a plastic cover, which is in excellent condition. Both decks are still sealed with original cellophane. English Oval Cigarettes Pinochle Playing Cards, produced by the United States Playing Card Company between 1940 and 1965. Cellophane is cracked around deck but still intact. Very good condition, box is worn from age. Pair of 929 Blue Ribbon Pinochle playing cards (1 red deck and 1 blue deck), made by the United States Playing Card company in 1973. Boxes are slightly tattered from age, but part of the cellophane is still wrapped around both decks. Both decks are open from use, the deck seal on the blue cards are still intact. Good condition. 4 Decks of No.68 Angel Back Squeezers Narrow Sized Playing Cards, two blue and two red, made between 1970-1974 by the United States Playing Card Company. A cambric finish was applied to the decks for smoother play and handling. All 4 decks are in great condition, one blue deck has a missing corner on its tuck case. Two Deck Set of Art Deco Style Congress Playing Cards with Cel-U-Tone finish. Cellophane is cracked on back but still intact. and otherwise is in very fine condition. Dainty Nude Playing Cards, Jumbo Size. 54 plastic coated playing cards featuring pin-up and topless models. Deck is still sealed, box is open with usual wear from age Largest item in lot: 5" L x 7" H.
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