Rare 1933 Chicago World's Fair Playing Card Lot-13 Decks, 4 SEALED, Walgreen Dbl For Sale
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Rare 1933 Chicago World's Fair Playing Card Lot-13 Decks, 4 SEALED, Walgreen Dbl:
$650.00
Item Description: Up for sale is an exceptional, highly collectible estate lot of 13 souvenir playing card decks from the 1933--1934 Chicago World's Fair (A Century of Progress International Exposition). This is a premium collection featuring gorgeous Art Deco illustrations of famous fair landmarks, highlighted by an incredibly rare flagship presentation piece.
Lot Breakdown & Condition:
1x UItra-Rare Walgreen Presentation Box: This is the long, double-deck presentation box issued for the iconic Walgreen Building at the fair ("Two Souvenir Decks - Peau-Doux Playing Cards"). The box graphics are crisp and vibrant. It has a clean split on one corner but remains structurally solid.
functional, and highly collectible.
4x Factory-Sealed Decks: Four of the single decks are completely unopened and factory-sealed [with original cello / tax stamps and 2 intact, 1 loose, and one bix sealed by tax stamp]. These are in pristine museum-quality Mint condition.
• 7x Opened Single Decks: The
remaining seven decks are complete (all 52 cards plus original Century of Progress Jokers). The cards are in crisp, excellent condition with minimal to no handling wear. Most still retain their gilt edges, in silver mostly and gold on a couple. The original individual tuck boxes are also in excellent shape with sharp corners and vibrant colors.
Landmarks Featured on Box Art Includes:
• The Sky Ride Transporter Towers • The Avenue of Flags • The Hall of Science • The Travel and Transportation Building • The Walgreen Building
Shipping
Handling:
This rare collection will be meticulously packaged with bubble wrap and shipped in a sturdy box to ensure it arrives in the exact condition pictured. Please review all photos attached for further details on the condition of the cards and boxes.
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