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Title: Fred Harwey - The Great Southwest (Steelcase)
Post by: DE_drag0n on September 04, 2016, 07:21:39 AM

Hello people,
I just found a steelbox with some playing card from Fred Harvey and wonder how much they are worth.
It says:

The Great Southwest Souvenir Playing Cards, made for Fred Harvey - Gand Canyon, Ariz. The deck was bourght in a steel box.

The deck is used, but it is still looking very good.

Title: Re: Fred Harwey - The Great Southwest (Steelcase)
Post by: Don Boyer on September 07, 2016, 03:59:21 PM

It's hard to impossible to even guess at a value without photos of the cards and packaging.

Title: Re: Fred Harwey - The Great Southwest (Steelcase)
Post by: torcams on September 21, 2016, 06:35:53 PM

There were three versions of this deck, you can tell which one by what is on the Ace of Spades.

If the deck is complete (52 + joker + map) and the cards are in nice clean shape with no creases or tears and the gold edges remain intact you should expect $50-$75 on ebay. 

This would include the original cardboard two piece telescopic box.  Your box may add or diminish the value depending on its condition and relevance to the deck.

Title: Re: Fred Harwey - The Great Southwest (Steelcase)
Post by: torcams on September 21, 2016, 06:39:00 PM

This is assuming the Indians on horseback on the card backs with a train in the distance.

If it's a Hopi Boy on the other hand, then it is rare and potentially valuable, again depending on condition.