Gambling Memorabilia & Playing Cards

[Breweriana] Anheuser-Busch Spanish-American War Political Advertising Playing Cards. New York: Gray Litho., ca. 1898. 52 + J + OB. Early color lithographed deck issued during the Spanish-American War, with military figures as the courts, including Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Major General Otis, and George Dewey. Queen cards include Clara Barton, Christina Queen of Spain, Columbia, and a representation of “Our Colonies.” Every pip card bears an illustration of the brewery, the Aces advertise the brewery’s award-winning beers, and Uncle Sam appears on the joker. Backs printed in light green with a gilt-metallic sunburst design around the logo. All edges gilt. Hochman W15.