$1,293
American Standard, American Card Company, 1862, Civil War Union cards, maker's mark on front card, TS inside box, front card also inscribed with "entered according to act of Congress in the year 1862 by Benj. W. Hitchcock in the Clerk's Office for the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York", four suits comprised of eagles, shields, stars and flags, court cards comprised of major for jack, goddess of liberty for queen, and colonel for king, original box with elaborate illustration on front and advertisement for first "Genuine American Cards" on back, 52 complete, (near mint). Hargrave 343, Encyclopedia of American Playing Cards W5.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-10-30
