This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/17/2022
Nathaniel Ford & Co. American Manufacture Playing Cards. Milton, Mass., ca. 1840. 49 of 52 cards (lacks AC, 2H, and JH); 4D married from another deck, possibly later. Early American standard deck. Engraved Ace of Spades depicts an eagle and crossed branch design, reading: “American Manufacture/Nathl. Ford & Co.” One way courts. Corner of 6D chipped, heavy red staining to 2D, graphite writing on nearly all faces, some ink writing on versos, several heavy creases. Poor/fair. Hochman U1. Rare.