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Fri, Oct 5, 2012 09:00AM EDT
Lot 793

Samuel M. Stewart, Philadelphia, full deck of play

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for
$5,214
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $20,000
$500,000 $50,000
Samuel M. Stewart, Philadelphia, full deck of playing cards, ca. 1835, including the ace of spades, which is the maker's identifying card, and an extra king from a different deck, retaining their original case.

Condition

Complete deck with an extra king of clubs from another deck of the same period. Card case lacking bottom. 2" x 1/2" loss of paper to lid. Cards have as expected wear consistent with age and use. The deck does not include a joker, however, the ace of spades is the maker's identifying card. Overall good condition.