{"product_id":"rare-1918-wwi-democracy-playing-cards-mini-deck-doughboy-nurse-soldier-w-case","title":"Rare 1918 WWI Democracy Playing Cards Mini Deck Doughboy Nurse Soldier w\/ Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eExtremely rare original World War I (c. 1918) \"Democracy Playing Cards\" miniature \/ patience travel deck manufactured by the Democracy Playing Card Company (New York, NY; patented Sept. 17, 1918). Conceived as patriotic anti-monarchy propaganda (\"Out With Kings And Queens\"), the traditional royal court figures are replaced with American war heroes: Soldiers\/Doughboys as Kings, Red Cross Nurses as Queens, Sailors\/Jackies as Jacks, and the Ace of Spades featuring a Winged Aviator \u0026amp; Biplane (\"Aces of the Air\"). The card backs feature ornate WWI military vignettes including biplanes, tanks\/artillery, and battleships. Includes the original Joker (\"Democracy Forever\"), the rare \"Out With Kings And Queens\" explanatory advertising card, and the original textured leatherette snap-closure travel case with brass side clips. In very good antique condition with light honest handling wear and edge patina across the linen-finish card stock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeck contains all 52 cards, one joker and the explanatory card. Normal playing card size. Comes in original period card case as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Market Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53961599877434,"sku":"BM-1-AW","price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/1895\/9674\/files\/20260824_191429.jpg?v=1787742299","url":"https:\/\/www.blackmarketantiques.com\/products\/rare-1918-wwi-democracy-playing-cards-mini-deck-doughboy-nurse-soldier-w-case","provider":"Black Market Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}