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Antique Arcana
A beautiful and authentic French 32-card playing deck dating to circa 1890, bearing the distinctive "République Française – Décret du 12 Avril 1890" tax stamp on the Ace of Clubs. This official fiscal marking places the deck among the classic French playing cards produced during the Belle Époque.
The deck is accompanied by a charming vintage red leather pocket case, dating from approximately the 1940s–1950s. Although not original to the cards, it provides elegant storage and complements the deck beautifully.
🔹 Authentic French playing cards
🔹 Published circa 1890
🔹 Official République Française – Décret du 12 Avril 1890 tax stamp
🔹 Complete 32-card deck + 1 Jocker
🔹 Card size: approximately 9 × 6 cm (3.5 × 2.4 in.)
🔹 Vintage red leather pocket case (1940s–1950s, not original to the deck)
The cards remain in excellent antique condition, with crisp stock, light age toning, and gentle wear consistent with more than 130 years of age.
The red leather case shows attractive vintage wear with minor scuffs and rubbing, adding to its character while remaining sturdy and fully functional.
French playing cards bearing the 1890 République Française tax stamp are highly collectible historical artifacts from the Belle Époque. Combined with a period leather pocket case, this set makes an elegant display piece for collectors of antique playing cards, French ephemera, and nineteenth-century gaming accessories.
Antique Arcana
A beautiful and authentic French 32-card playing deck dating to circa 1890, bearing the distinctive "République Française – Décret du 12 Avril 1890" tax stamp on the Ace of Clubs. This official fiscal marking places the deck among the classic French playing cards produced during the Belle Époque.
The deck is accompanied by a charming vintage red leather pocket case, dating from approximately the 1940s–1950s. Although not original to the cards, it provides elegant storage and complements the deck beautifully.
🔹 Authentic French playing cards
🔹 Published circa 1890
🔹 Official République Française – Décret du 12 Avril 1890 tax stamp
🔹 Complete 32-card deck + 1 Jocker
🔹 Card size: approximately 9 × 6 cm (3.5 × 2.4 in.)
🔹 Vintage red leather pocket case (1940s–1950s, not original to the deck)
The cards remain in excellent antique condition, with crisp stock, light age toning, and gentle wear consistent with more than 130 years of age.
The red leather case shows attractive vintage wear with minor scuffs and rubbing, adding to its character while remaining sturdy and fully functional.
French playing cards bearing the 1890 République Française tax stamp are highly collectible historical artifacts from the Belle Époque. Combined with a period leather pocket case, this set makes an elegant display piece for collectors of antique playing cards, French ephemera, and nineteenth-century gaming accessories.
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