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Tiffany & Co. Harlequin Transformation Playing Cards. New York, 1879. 52 cards. Designed by C.E. Carryl. Transformation deck, pip cards with witty captions accompanying occupational, racial, and political designs; courts also humorously depicted: Jack of Clubs with a pug in the crook of his arm, smoking a cigar; King of Diamond plays a banjo; and the King of Spades is badly injured, in a cane, sling, and foot bandage. All gilt edges. Hochman T4. Displayed in two frames. Each frame 24 ¼ x 20 ¼". Very good. With Christie's tag (June 2006 sale). Beautifully printed and regarded as the most artistic and skillful American transformation deck.