Hi Everyone;
 
Just a heads up that I have initiated an on line internet store through BIG CARTEL. I will have a total of 50 items in the store and I invite you all to take a peek. I am posting this because each one of you I know has a collecting interest in one or more of the items I have listed. Categories include gambling, playing cards, playing card related items, advertising and the unusual. There are only about 14  or so items currently listed but I will be adding more every day until the total of 50 is reached.
 
https://thebadjoker.bigcartel.com/
 
Larry Lubliner AKA TheBadJoker

See my book "Playing Cards in Photographs" for many unusual photos with playing cards. Will sell autographed copies for $15 + $5 postage to anywhere in U.S. Email me at joker1854@aol.com or just send me the money via PayPal at same email.

Larry Lubliner

Thank you for sharing your observations.

I too feel the deck is American. It may be slightly later than you think because the man seated might be dressed in World War I clothing. Never seen the deck but definitely cool.

Hi;

Just wanted to let all those interested know that the May 21st Gambling and Playing Card Auction catalog is on the Potter website and on LiveAuctioneers.

potterauctions.com
liveauctioneers.com

Well, it's almost that time of year again. I thought I would post one of the many rare decks that will be auctioned. The Monitor & Merrimac deck is one of the top five rarest American decks in my opinion although an argument might be made for others. In 40 years, I have not seen this deck change hands at any price. Hope you enjoy the photo and by the way it is in near mint condition and there is a leather box with it that might very well be original. Enjoy!

Thank you for sharing!!!!

Only looked at half because they were mainly singles. It was crazy. Took this person a lifetime.

Just a thought. The 11 & 12 spots could easily have been removed for playing poker.

I thought this wonderful portfolio of playing card images lampooning the Axis powers might be of interest. This portfolio is rarely seen in it's entirety. Have included a description of it below as well as a few photos. Anyone know how many may have been printed?

ANTONIO ARIAS BERNAL (1914-1960, Mexico) PLAYING CARD MASTERS, LITHOGRAPHS ON PAPER - Plate signed complete set of 56 unbound cartoons in a large folio, "Album Historico la II Guerra Mundial Illustrada por Arias Bernal" - Caricatures of World War II major figures, the portfolio includes a full description of each cartoon - A noted caricaturist, works by Bernal can be found in numerous collections - Provenance: the set was given to Trygve Lie by J. Resendiz Picasso when he was First Secretary General of the United Nations; Mr. Lie subsequently gave it to the consignor's great uncle, who was his private secretary. Includes all cartoons and the portfolio. 15.25" x 11.5

Call to discuss.

The auction catalog is now on line. liveauctioneers.com & potterauctions.com

The response has been overwhelming so I am posting another fabulous and rare pack of cards. Below is the auction description. ENJOY:

Reynolds & Sons “Crowquill”, Alfred (pseudonym of Alfred Henry Forrester). London, ca.1845. 52. VG. Cards lightly soiled but no cards bent or torn. Some call this a transformation deck but it is not listed in Field’s book on transformation cards.  The courts are all caricatures perhaps political in nature. Playing Cards in the Victorian Albert Museum, pg. 42.