{"product_id":"victorian-french-playing-cards-c-1890-republique-francaise-deck-with-red-leather-wallet","title":"Victorian French Playing Cards – c.1890 République Française Deck with Red Leather Wallet","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"722\" data-start=\"413\"\u003eA beautiful and authentic \u003cstrong data-end=\"470\" data-start=\"439\"\u003eFrench 32-card playing deck\u003c\/strong\u003e dating to \u003cstrong data-end=\"495\" data-start=\"481\"\u003ecirca 1890\u003c\/strong\u003e, bearing the distinctive \u003cstrong data-end=\"573\" data-start=\"521\"\u003e\"République Française – Décret du 12 Avril 1890\"\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"724\"\u003eThe deck is accompanied by a charming \u003cstrong data-end=\"797\" data-start=\"762\"\u003evintage red leather pocket case\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating from approximately the \u003cstrong data-end=\"844\" data-start=\"829\"\u003e1940s–1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e. Although not original to the cards, it provides elegant storage and complements the deck beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"961\" data-start=\"949\" data-section-id=\"19zqy0x\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"963\"\u003e🔹 Authentic French playing cards\u003cbr data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"996\"\u003e🔹 Published circa \u003cstrong data-end=\"1026\" data-start=\"1018\"\u003e1890\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1029\" data-start=\"1026\"\u003e🔹 Official \u003cstrong data-end=\"1091\" data-start=\"1041\"\u003eRépublique Française – Décret du 12 Avril 1890\u003c\/strong\u003e tax stamp\u003cbr data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"1101\"\u003e🔹 Complete \u003cstrong data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"1116\"\u003e32-card deck + 1 Jocker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1135\" data-start=\"1132\"\u003e🔹 Card size: approximately \u003cstrong data-end=\"1191\" data-start=\"1163\"\u003e9 × 6 cm (3.5 × 2.4 in.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1194\" data-start=\"1191\"\u003e🔹 Vintage red leather pocket case (1940s–1950s, not original to the deck)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1283\" data-start=\"1270\" data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1433\" data-start=\"1285\"\u003eThe cards remain in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1336\" data-start=\"1305\"\u003eexcellent antique condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with crisp stock, light age toning, and gentle wear consistent with more than 130 years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1581\" data-start=\"1435\"\u003eThe red leather case shows attractive vintage wear with minor scuffs and rubbing, adding to its character while remaining sturdy and fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1606\" data-start=\"1583\"\u003e🪶 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1606\" data-start=\"1586\"\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1932\" data-start=\"1608\"\u003eFrench playing cards bearing the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1680\" data-start=\"1641\"\u003e1890 République Française tax stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Arcana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54884268769548,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/7225\/7292\/files\/c.1890PCDeckwithRedLeatherWallet_1.jpg?v=1785226296","url":"https:\/\/www.antiquearcana.com\/products\/victorian-french-playing-cards-c-1890-republique-francaise-deck-with-red-leather-wallet","provider":"Antique Arcana","version":"1.0","type":"link"}