{"product_id":"augustus-the-strong-playing-cards-1985-gunter-schmitz-historical-cards","title":"Augustus the Strong Playing Cards –  1985 Günter Schmitz Historical Cards","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"432\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eAugust der Starke und seine Zeit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"397\"\u003e(\u003cem data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eAugustus the Strong and His Era\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eA fascinating historical playing card deck published in East Germany (DDR) in 1985, celebrating the life and times of \u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eAugustus II the Strong (1670–1733)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eDesigned by renowned German graphic artist \u003cstrong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eGünter Schmitz (1909–2002)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the deck features richly illustrated court figures, historical personalities, heraldic emblems, military themes, and scenes inspired by the magnificent Baroque court of Dresden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"346\"\u003e🔹 Complete deck of 32 cards + special cards as issued\u003cbr\u003e🔹 Standard German Skat-size format (not miniature)\u003cbr\u003e🔹 Published in East Germany (DDR), 1985\u003cbr\u003e🔹 Designed by Günter Schmitz (1909–2002)\u003cbr\u003e🔹 Manufactured by Altenburger Spielkartenfabrik\u003cbr\u003e🔹 Original booklet included\u003cbr\u003e🔹 Original plastic case included\u003cbr\u003e🔹 Historical theme dedicated to Augustus the Strong and 18th-century Saxony\u003cbr\u003e🔹 Excellent vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e🪶 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eIssued during the final decade of the German Democratic Republic, this deck forms part of a series of educational and historical playing cards produced by Altenburger Spielkartenfabrik. The artwork of Günter Schmitz vividly recreates the world of Augustus the Strong, one of the most fascinating rulers of Baroque Europe and the architect of Dresden's golden age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003eComplete examples with their original booklet and plastic case are increasingly difficult to find today, making this a desirable collectible for enthusiasts of German history, DDR memorabilia, Skat decks, and historical playing cards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Arcana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54805319352588,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/7225\/7292\/files\/Augustus_the_Strong_Playing_Cards_2.jpg?v=1779716568","url":"https:\/\/www.antiquearcana.com\/products\/augustus-the-strong-playing-cards-1985-gunter-schmitz-historical-cards","provider":"Antique Arcana","version":"1.0","type":"link"}