This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/30/2021
New York Consolidated “Illuminated” Royal Playing Cards. New York: NYCC, 1894. 52 + J. Commemorates the Alliance of Germany, Austria and Russia (subsequently replaced by Italy), with suits dedicated to these powers. Liberal use of gold ink. Hochman P22. Though Hochman dates this pack to 1894, Bismark and Crispi were no longer heads of state when the pack was created.