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Title: 1939 assn. American Playing Cards Manufacturer
Post by: PurpleIce on June 27, 2014, 04:51:35 AM

Hi guys,

I just saw a deck for sale in a half box (I believe not original)

The box is sealed and the only thing I can see is the joker card that says
"1939 Assn. Of American Playing Cards" & "Extra joker"

I'm sorry I can't take photo or provide more info..I tried searching the web but can't find the joker I found. I only found this

http://jokerplayingcards.com/post/3465456848

Which looks very close to the joker I saw..same "type/style"

Any idea if this deck is worth anything?

Title: Re: 1939 assn. American Playing Cards Manufacturer
Post by: 52plusjoker on June 27, 2014, 08:20:54 AM

Hi PurpleIce
These Jokers were included as extra Jokers in a variety of decks made by Brown & Bigelow in the 1930's. There are a number of different ones with the King & Queenie talking. The deck is probably an advertiisng deck and sealed, without original box, worth $10-50 depending on what the ad is for, interest of the back, etc.