This complete 52-card deck by Vereinigte Altenburger und Stralsunder Spielkarten-Fabriken A.G. (ASS), Altenburg features the classic Berlin pattern with French suits and four corner indices. Of particular historical interest is the “Deutsches Reich Nr. 90” tax stamp with National Socialist state emblem on the Ace of Hearts, which dates the deck to the second half of the 1930s. The historic playing cards are accompanied by a simple wooden box with a removable fitted lid and four small wooden feet.
Manufacturer: Vereinigte Altenburger und Stralsunder Spielkarten-Fabriken A.G. (ASS), Altenburg
Games: Bridge, Whist & Poker
Pattern: Berlin pattern, French suits
Number of cards: 52 playing cards, complete
Card size: approx. 59 × 90 mm
Corner indices: four, A / K / D / B
Card backs: brown geometric and floral ornamental pattern
Tax stamp: “Deutsches Reich Nr. 90” with National Socialist state emblem on the Ace of Hearts
Wooden box: rectangular design with removable fitted lid
Base: four small wooden feet
Box dimensions: approx. 12.5 × 8 cm, height including feet approx. 5.5 cm
Dating: 1930s
Condition of the cards: The complete 52-card deck is in good, age-appropriate condition. The illustrations and colours are well preserved. Light age-related toning and signs of use are present; the historic tax stamp remains clearly visible.
Condition of the wooden box: The wooden box is in attractive, authentically preserved condition with a naturally aged patina and age-appropriate signs of use. The warm wooden surface has considerable character, while the fitted lid and four wooden feet complement the historic appearance.
A distinctive ensemble of historic ASS Altenburg playing cards and a wooden box for collectors and enthusiasts of original playing cards and 1930s gaming culture.
The playing cards have been carefully inspected and stored and are in the condition described. Shipping is carried out securely packaged via DHL with tracking. If you have any questions or would like additional detailed photographs, I will be happy to help. This is an original one-of-a-kind item.
