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Title: Un opened pack of john j levy cards made in new York in 1870s.
Post by: Goldenhill on January 19, 2016, 01:38:36 PM
The pack of cards is currently on ebay.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/1800s-Antique-Playing-Cards-John-J-Levy-Consolidated-Card-Co-New-York-Crisp-/401055943578?nav=SEARCH
Title: Re: Un opened pack of john j levy cards made in new York in 1870s.
Post by: Goldenhill on January 19, 2016, 02:44:35 PM
The guy says its the first appearance of the best bower, and i cant find anything like it online.  I was wrong it has been opened but it does have its original paper package.  I think it is amazing.
Title: Re: Un opened pack of john j levy cards made in new York in 1870s.
Post by: 52plusjoker on January 19, 2016, 03:37:07 PM
Quote from: Goldenhill on January 19, 2016, 02:44:35 PM
The guy says its the first appearance of the best bower, and i cant find anything like it online.  I was wrong it has been opened but it does have its original paper package.  I think it is amazing.
Not the first Joker - but an early one from late 1860's likely. It is NY23 in Hochman. Don't see these very often in this condition.
Title: Re: Un opened pack of john j levy cards made in new York in 1870s.
Post by: Goldenhill on January 26, 2016, 10:24:35 AM
This pack sold for $1000 !
Title: Re: Un opened pack of john j levy cards made in new York in 1870s.
Post by: 52plusjoker on January 26, 2016, 01:08:44 PM
Quote from: Goldenhill on January 26, 2016, 10:24:35 AM
This pack sold for $1000 !
Very high price