{"product_id":"preussisches-doppelbild-kolnische-spielkarten-fabrik-johann-peter-burgers-koln-deutsches-blatt-einzelstuck-1880er-jahre","title":"Prussian Double-Ended Pattern, Kölnische Spielkarten-Fabrik Johann Peter Bürgers Cologne, German-Suited Playing Cards, One-of-a-Kind, 1880s","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rare 19th-century playing card deck was produced by the Kölnische Spielkarten-Fabrik Johann Peter Bürgers in Cologne on the Rhine. It represents an early period of German playing card history, shortly after the introduction of standardized imperial playing card taxation in the German Empire. With its Prussian double-ended pattern, German suits, maker’s mark and historic tax stamp, this deck is a distinctive collector’s piece with strong historical character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal historical playing card deck by Kölnische Spielkarten-Fabrik Johann Peter Bürgers, Cologne on the Rhine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern: Prussian double-ended pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: German-suited deck with Hearts, Acorns, Leaves \/ Greens and Bells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCard size: approx. 101 × 58 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating: approx. 1880s, probably 1879–1889\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker’s mark on the heart card: “Kölnische Spielkarten-Fabrik – Johann Peter Bürgers, Köln am Rhein”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical imperial tax stamp on the heart card \/ Heart Ace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTax stamp: “Deutsches Reich … DREISSIG PF.”, faded with age but still recognizable as a German imperial tax stamp from the late 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour lithographed design with attractive red, green, blue and yellow tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRounded corners, typical for playing cards of the late 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse with a fine diagonal line \/ grid pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacterful collector’s item from Cologne playing card production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for collectors of antique playing cards, German playing card history and early German card games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deck shows a genuine age-related patina, giving it the strong historical presence expected from an original playing card deck more than 130 years old. The cards show visible signs of play and handling, including creases, edge and corner wear, and age-related surface wear. Some cards have stronger traces of use, small paper losses or old storage marks on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese details are part of the authentic character of the deck and underline its history as a preserved 19th-century playing card set. It is not a mint-condition collector’s item, but a rare and expressive original with a clear maker’s attribution, historic tax stamp and excellent display value for a collection of antique German playing cards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deck has been carefully checked, stored with care and is offered in the condition shown and described.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping is carefully packed and sent with DHL including tracking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease contact me if you have any questions or would like additional detail photos. This is an original one-of-a-kind item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kölnischen Spielkarten-Fabrik Johann Peter Bürgers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58119879950684,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/9834\/3260\/files\/DSC_6051.jpg?v=1782044503","url":"https:\/\/grandouvert.shop\/en\/products\/preussisches-doppelbild-kolnische-spielkarten-fabrik-johann-peter-burgers-koln-deutsches-blatt-einzelstuck-1880er-jahre","provider":"GrandOuvert","version":"1.0","type":"link"}