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Crown playing cards - 1940s

Name: Crown playing cards - 1940s
Brand: Hoyle's Vintage
Price: 42.0 USD
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Presenting a rare set of Crown Playing Cards from the 1940s, featuring a distinctive linen finish. This exceptional deck includes German picture cards that have been elegantly overprinted with English Christian names, making it a unique collectors' item.

The set comes complete with an original rules card for easy reference during gameplay and is housed in its original tuck case, ensuring the cards are well protected. Manufactured in England by De La Rue, the Crown brand is renowned for its quality and craftsmanship.

Good condition, a little wear to the box but expected of opened cards of this age. Grade 2 under the Hoyles Vintage Grading System.

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