PIN-UP and MISCELLANEOUS |
|
ITEM
No |
MAKER |
c.DATE |
DETAILS
inc. CONDITION (Mint, EF, VF with
±, Fair, Poor)
|
PRICE |
| |
|
PIN-UP |
| 930 |
Novelties Corp
|
1955 |
Models
of All Nations A good early black and white edition of this popular
series. Clearly a second overprinting of the corner indices over the
photographs. These b/w sets are now scarce. Photos retouched in line with
the legal requirements of the time. Excellent example of its type and the
period. 52 + joker + 'extra joker'. Has been used for card playing. |
£45 |
| 935 |
Novelties Corp
|
1960 |
Models
of All Nations A slightly later black and white edition of this
popular series (see #930 above). Corner indices do not overlap the
photographs. These b/w sets are now scarce. Photos retouched in line with
the legal requirements of the time. Excellent example of its type and the
period. 52 + wolf joker. VF+ |
£45 |
| 790 |
A & R
Coffer (Publisher) London
|
1965 |
Harrison
Marks A very scarce pack of 54 photographic
studies by this world famous photographer. The photos originally appeared
in various Marks publications such as 'Kamera Monthly' and 'Kamera on
Location'. Clubs and Spades suit signs and indices printed in blue rather
than black. 52 cards with two jokers (different) and the very rare title
card with the name of the publisher. |
£35 |
| 932 |
Not sure
|
1965 |
Models
of All Nations This is an early colour printing of 'Models' with poor
colour balance but in a Royal Flushes box (99% certain its the correct box
as an early example unlike the others illustrated on this page.) Photos
signed by Felix whoever he was. 52+ joker (text) + original box. Excellent
condition. |
£25 |
| 931 |
Novelties Corp
|
1970 |
Models
of All Nations A high quality photographic set from the studio of
Felix ... (?), all photos signed. Tasteful poses, very soft but
attractive. Excellent example of its type and the period. 52 + wolf joker
+ extra joker (text) + original box. Good VF |
£30 |
| 757 |
Hong Kong
|
1970 |
Royal
Flushes 9009 54 sizzling nude sweethearts in scintillating color. Photographic
studies of semi-clad and naked beauties of the day. 52+2J + box and the
cellophane seal (broken). Mint condition |
£15 |
| 929 |
Hong Kong
|
1970 |
Photographic
nudes 54 photographic
studies (Royal Flushes type) of semi-clad and naked beauties of the day
(hands or foliage etc strategically placed). Reasonable quality card,
early colour printing typical of the period. 52+2J. Unused. |
£14 |
| 755 |
Fournier Spain
|
1970 |
Playboy
Club A sealed pack of Playboy cards with four special aces and
non-standard joker, believed to be from the ex-stock of the Park Lane club
in existence from 1966-1982. The wrapper has a short tear across the top
edge but the cards appear to be exactly as issued in mint condition. There
will be 52 +J +1, the illustration shows the set against an opened set to
show the cards. Mint condition. |
£35 |
| 1046 |
Hong Kong
|
1970s |
Sweetheart
No 2002
54 'Glorious nudes in glowing colour' according to the box. A typical
Hong Kong production of the 1970 era with tasteful poses, semi-clad and
naked. Two different jokers. Better quality shiny card than some other
editions.
52
+ 2J + box. VF some signs of age but few signs of having been played with. |
£16 |
| 1014 |
Hong Kong
|
1970s |
Gaiety
Brand No 202 54 models Photographic
studies of semi-clad and naked beauties of the day in tasteful
poses, typical of the period but very un-revealing by today's standards.
Box states 'New packaging 1977'. 52+2J. + box (some cellophane present)
Scarce brand. Cards
unused EF. |
£22 |
|
MISCELLANEOUS |
| 724 |
Goodall
|
1900 |
Domino
Cards Small size similar to normal dominoes with tiny index
illustrations in opposite corners. Complete set of 28 cards and telescopic
box (missing small piece of inner end.). Well used with rubbed surface but
good quality card.. (Full size playing card shown in illustration for
comparison.) |
£20 |
| 984 |
Goodall
|
1910 |
Domino
Cards A lovely complete set of cards with yellow borders and
highlights to spots. Index
illustrations in opposite corners. Small floral design in black on
reverse. Telescopic
box. Glazed cards, VF+ with bright gold edges. 28/28 +box. Card size
35x58mm |
£28 |
| 999 |
Guan Huat Hong
Kong
|
1955 |
Mah
Jong Playing Cards
An unusual and scarce set of cards for the very popular Eastern game
of Mah Jong. The cards measure approx 87x25mm. Good quality full colour
cards complete with flowers winds and dragons. Mint with the wrapper
(slight tear) and original box. |
£24 |
| 721 |
Hong Kong
|
1980 |
Jumbo
Playing Cards Huge playing cards on very thin card slightly smaller
than A5 size measuring 175x125mm. Ideal for card tricks or magic shows. (A
normal size card is shown in the illustration for comparison.) 52+2J + box.
Very good condition VF+ |
£10 |
|
1000 |
Waddington
|
1976 |
Calendar for 1976
Waddington's calendar
cards for 1976. Each card has a playing card related 'fact' at the foot of
each reverse. The faces are standard Waddington large index (with small
court pictures), but every back is different - so no use for playing card
with! Fully sealed in cellophane. No box, usually displayed with a plastic
holder to show the back of the cards like a desk calendar. |
£26 |
995 |
Waddington |
1980 |
Horoscope
Calendar for 1981
Waddington's calendar
cards for 1981 featured horoscopes 'to help you chart a safe, happy and
successful route through your astrological year.' etcetera. Unlike
standard cards the reverse of each card is different. A sealed deck with
the top end partly open but no cards could have been removed (gap much too
small) not even to look at. Mint. No box. (Displayed with a plastic
holder to show the back of the cards like a desk calendar.) Scarce item. |
£22 |
