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Abbot & Ely Original Playing Cards

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Abbot & Ely Original Playing Cards
"WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS BY THE AUCTIONEER ONCE ALL BIDS HAVE BEEN PROCESSED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER FOR EACH LOT."
Six original playing cards circa 1835, from a deck of 54 printed by John Abbot and Eugene Ely, successors to Caleb Bartlett. Includes a Jack of Diamonds portrayed by an Indian chief and another card depicting the company symbol, an eagle holding a banner in its beak, with ''American Manufacture'' and ''Abbot & Ely, successors to Caleb Bartlett'' printed at the bottom. Cards, with light toning, are mounted on an Indian motif and housed in a wood frame measuring 13'' x 10.5.'' Overall near fine condition.