Here is a wonderful whist-sized Canadian tobacco advertising deck made by Montreal Lithographing Co. Ltd. c.1905.
In addition to the colorful back design, we are also treated to additional advertising on each ace and the amazing joker which is shown in it's basic version in the Hochman Encyclopedia under CDN29 (please see the two pictures below). This particular version of the Ace of Spades appears to be a new variation for Montreal Litho. Another unusual observation regarding this deck is the use of the term "Indicators" on the original box even though there appears to be no connection with A. Dougherty. The front and back of the original box simply replicate the card back design.
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