This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/30/2021
Unrecorded Civil War Era American Playing Cards. N.p., ca. 1860s. 52. Color lithography. Depictions of Black and white men, women, and children, apparently of the American South, including servants (or slaves), horseback riding, a hobo, and other domestic scenes. Illustrations on the Ace (1)-Seven of each suit, other faces blank except for suit symbols and values. Numerals 1-13 within suit symbols (hearts, spades, diamonds, and clubs [or crosses]). Ace-seven with single indices, 8-13 with two indices. Plain backs. Large cards (4 ¼ x 2 7/8”). A few short tears, chips, and wear; corner of 6D torn away, but overall very good condition. The spades are turned upside down from standard orientation, facing downward. Clubs are turned into crosses. All suit symbols are black, and the primary color scheme in the illustrations is blue and gray. Not located in any playing card reference or at auction.