Hello everyone. I was hoping some of you could provide me with some information on a few items in my collection. I am actually looking to sell all of these items and I want to make sure I am able to provide accurate information with them. I don't currently have access to my copy of Hochman.

There are three items:

1. Aristocrat Back No. 8 - I tried selling this deck about a year ago on eBay, but the buyer backed out because I incorrectly named the date. The deck was produced by pre-USPC RPC, it does not include the USPC date code. I know the tax stamp is from the late 50's/early 60's, and is cancelled by the USPC. Can someone shed some light on this deck?




2. Steamboat Deck. There is no remaining tax stamp, though the L in the date code puts it at either 1908 or 1929. Obviously I would think 1929 right away, but the color of the back design and the fact that the faces appear to have stamped colors in lieu of printed colors, makes me think it could be earlier. Any thoughts?




3. National Playing Card Co. Box. My best guess would put this box in the late 1800's. Any thoughts? I bought this at an estate sale about a week ago.



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https://sites.google.com/site/cardconjurer/questions

Thanks in advance for all the info, it is much appreciated.