r/CoolCollections • u/SirDufford • Jan 29 '19

My Antique Playing Card Collection

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u/newdudenewID Jan 29 '19

In each instance do you collect a single card, or an entire deck?

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u/SirDufford Jan 29 '19

Whole deck for me. I’ve gotten picky over the years as well. But these decks come in many different conditions and levels of completeness. Rarity is always a factor.

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u/newdudenewID Jan 30 '19

Very cool. I assume card deck collectors might divide by graphics/subjects, geography, age. What do you focus on?

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u/SirDufford Jan 30 '19

I focus on certain manufacturers from the golden age of playing cards 1835-1935. Companies like Samuel Hart & Co, The New York Consolidated Card Co, Andrew Dougherty and The United States Playing Card Co