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Rare 1918 WWI Democracy Playing Cards Mini Deck Doughboy Nurse Soldier w/ Case
  • Rare 1918 WWI Democracy Playing Cards Mini Deck Doughboy Nurse Soldier w/ Case
  • Rare 1918 WWI Democracy Playing Cards Mini Deck Doughboy Nurse Soldier w/ Case
  • Rare 1918 WWI Democracy Playing Cards Mini Deck Doughboy Nurse Soldier w/ Case
  • Rare 1918 WWI Democracy Playing Cards Mini Deck Doughboy Nurse Soldier w/ Case
  • Rare 1918 WWI Democracy Playing Cards Mini Deck Doughboy Nurse Soldier w/ Case
  • Rare 1918 WWI Democracy Playing Cards Mini Deck Doughboy Nurse Soldier w/ Case
  • Rare 1918 WWI Democracy Playing Cards Mini Deck Doughboy Nurse Soldier w/ Case
  • Rare 1918 WWI Democracy Playing Cards Mini Deck Doughboy Nurse Soldier w/ Case
  • Rare 1918 WWI Democracy Playing Cards Mini Deck Doughboy Nurse Soldier w/ Case
  • Rare 1918 WWI Democracy Playing Cards Mini Deck Doughboy Nurse Soldier w/ Case
  • Rare 1918 WWI Democracy Playing Cards Mini Deck Doughboy Nurse Soldier w/ Case
  • Rare 1918 WWI Democracy Playing Cards Mini Deck Doughboy Nurse Soldier w/ Case
  • Rare 1918 WWI Democracy Playing Cards Mini Deck Doughboy Nurse Soldier w/ Case
  • Rare 1918 WWI Democracy Playing Cards Mini Deck Doughboy Nurse Soldier w/ Case
  • Rare 1918 WWI Democracy Playing Cards Mini Deck Doughboy Nurse Soldier w/ Case
  • Rare 1918 WWI Democracy Playing Cards Mini Deck Doughboy Nurse Soldier w/ Case
Rare 1918 WWI Democracy Playing Cards Mini Deck Doughboy Nurse Soldier w/ Case

Rare 1918 WWI Democracy Playing Cards Mini Deck Doughboy Nurse Soldier w/ Case

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Extremely 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 & 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.

Deck contains all 52 cards, one joker and the explanatory card. Normal playing card size. Comes in original period card case as pictured.

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