Lot 804
[Lafayette, Marquis de] Playing Cards Issued In His Honor. C. 1824, Jazaniah Ford, Milton, MA, 3½ x 2½ in. This deck was issued to honor the Marquis de Lafayette on his return to the United States. The same court cards featured on the Decatur Cards are repeated although new plates were obviously used as the subjects are in finer detail. The Ace of Spades has a beautiful hand-colored portrait of Lafayette. Listed in the "Hochman Encyclopedia of American Playing Cards", page 217, W3. Near Mint.
Estimated Value $200 - 400.
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