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POLITICAL |
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Humor House (USA)
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1963 |
Kennedy Kards. Court cards depict members of the Kennedy family and administration including John F. Kennedy as JH and Jackie Kennedy (Onassis) as QH. Non-std AS and Joker. Produced just before his assassination and not released until later. 52+1+J+box. EF | £75 |
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WAR and MILITARY |
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| 763 | De La Rue
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1915 | The Allies Playing Cards The box states these are Similar to those Specially manufactured and presented to the sick and wounded of His Majesty's Forces. These were for sale to the public. The reverse shows a poodle and bulldog ripping a German standard with the flags of UK, France, Russia and Belgium wreathed. A good rare set. 52 + J + box. The cards and box are in good condition. | £60 |
| 765 | De La Rue
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1930 | The Royal Air Force Club An early and rare set for the RAF by De La Rue, these are old style wide cards with a pneumatic surface, Goodall faces to the court cards. The reverse is white with the logo in air force blue. 52 VF. | £42 |
| 766 | Temple Press
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1940 | War Planes A card game for aircraft spotters. A set of 52 playing cards with silhouettes of World War 2 war planes with 15 other cards including 13 general view photographs. This is a scarce and desirable set when complete, there are usually various cards missing. This is a good complete set all in very good condition. 52+ 2key cards + 13 general cards + rules for games + box. VF+ (There are later post war copies.) | £75 |
| 119 |
Tree brand
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1940 | ‘Convoy’ World War 2 shipping protection game. 49/49+rules+box(no top flap). VF+ |
£40 |
| 565 | Tree brand |
1940 |
‘Convoy’ World War 2 shipping protection game. 49/49 complete with rules and score cards, box is missing the top flap. VF | £42 |
| Imprimerie de
la Bourse Belgium
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1944 | Share Certificate for La Turnhoutoise card manufactory issued in 1944, with remainder coupons attached. A rare chance to acquire a piece of its wartime history. (For a closer picture of the heading click here.) | £20 | |
| 771 | Waddington
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1975 | Hawker Siddeley Harrier and Hawk A double set of cards with special aces produced for the Hawker Siddeley aircraft company showing the Harrier (land and sea versions I think) and Hawk plus one other. 52+J and 52+j with the original box. All in good condition. Good VF | £24 |