{"product_id":"antique-b-p-grimaud-no-90-poker-piquet-playing-cards-original-advertising-sleeve","title":"Antique B.P. Grimaud No. 90 Poker Piquet Playing Cards – Original Advertising Sleeve","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"731\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDiscover this beautiful antique \u003cstrong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"421\"\u003eB.P. Grimaud No. 90 Poker\u003c\/strong\u003e playing card deck, complete with its \u003cstrong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"482\"\u003e32-card Piquet deck\u003c\/strong\u003e, the original \u003cstrong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"517\"\u003eGrimaud tuck box\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its rare \u003cstrong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eA. Legris, Rouen\u003c\/strong\u003e advertising sleeve. This complete ensemble is a wonderful example of the quality and craftsmanship that made \u003cstrong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"678\"\u003eB.P. Grimaud\u003c\/strong\u003e France's most prestigious playing card manufacturer.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eThe deck features the classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eScottish plaid (\"Écossais\")\u003c\/strong\u003e card backs and the premium \u003cstrong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"846\"\u003e\"Tranches Aluminium\"\u003c\/strong\u003e finish, an innovative Grimaud process in which the card edges were coated with aluminum to improve durability and protect them from everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eSeveral cards retain the original French \u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e\"Timbre Fiscal du Jeu\"\u003c\/strong\u003e tax stamp bearing the inscription \u003cstrong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\"Décret du 12 Avril 1890\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. This refers to the French gaming tax regulations introduced by the decree of April 12, 1890, and confirms the deck as an officially taxed French playing card set produced after that legislation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eThe original retailer's sleeve advertises \u003cstrong data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eA. Legris\u003c\/strong\u003e, a merchant in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eRouen\u003c\/strong\u003e specializing in glassware, porcelain, playing cards, dominoes, and supplies for cafés, bars, restaurants, and hotels. These personalized advertising sleeves were commonly discarded after purchase, making surviving examples increasingly difficult to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003e🔹 Original \u003cstrong data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eB.P. Grimaud No. 90 Poker\u003c\/strong\u003e playing cards\u003cbr data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003e🔹 Complete \u003cstrong data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003e32-card Piquet deck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003e🔹 Original \u003cstrong data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eGrimaud tuck box\u003c\/strong\u003e included\u003cbr data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003e🔹 Original \u003cstrong data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eA. Legris – Rouen\u003c\/strong\u003e advertising sleeve\u003cbr data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e🔹 Premium \u003cstrong data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003e\"Tranches Aluminium\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (aluminum-edged) finish\u003cbr data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003e🔹 Original French \u003cstrong data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003e\"Timbre Fiscal du Jeu\"\u003c\/strong\u003e tax stamp (\"Décret du 12 Avril 1890\")\u003cbr data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003e🔹 Scottish plaid (\"Écossais\") card backs\u003cbr data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003e🔹 Manufactured in France, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003ecirca 1930s–1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The deck remains in very good vintage condition. The cards are complete and display bright colors with only light handling wear. The original Grimaud tuck box and the advertising sleeve remain present and solid, showing expected edge wear, rubbing, and small tears consistent with age. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2694\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1txuxoi\" data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e🪶 Collector's Note\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"3129\"\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2790\"\u003e1848\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2808\"\u003eB.P. Grimaud\u003c\/strong\u003e became the leading French manufacturer of playing cards, renowned for exceptional print quality and constant innovation. Among its premium products was the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"3002\"\u003eNo. 90 Poker – Tranches Aluminium\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose aluminum-coated edges offered increased resistance to moisture and handling while giving the deck a refined appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3504\"\u003eThis complete deck still bears its original French \u003cstrong data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3208\"\u003e\"Timbre Fiscal du Jeu\"\u003c\/strong\u003e tax stamp, referencing the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3264\"\u003eDecree of April 12, 1890\u003c\/strong\u003e, which governed the taxation of playing cards sold in France. Although the decree dates from 1890, the design of the box, the aluminum-edge finish, and the retailer's advertising indicate a production period of approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3503\"\u003e1930–1950\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3506\" data-end=\"3873\"\u003eEven more desirable is the survival of the original advertising sleeve from \u003cstrong data-start=\"3582\" data-end=\"3604\"\u003eA. Legris of Rouen\u003c\/strong\u003e, a merchant supplying cafés, hotels, restaurants, and gaming establishments. Such retailer wrappers were usually discarded, making complete examples like this increasingly scarce and highly appreciated by collectors of French playing cards and advertising memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Arcana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54880415645964,"sku":null,"price":109.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/7225\/7292\/files\/A.LegrisRouenPC_1.jpg?v=1784900036","url":"https:\/\/www.antiquearcana.com\/products\/antique-b-p-grimaud-no-90-poker-piquet-playing-cards-original-advertising-sleeve","provider":"Antique Arcana","version":"1.0","type":"link"}