{"product_id":"reichs-karte-1915-fritz-von-lindenau-vss-altenburg","title":"REICHS-KARTE – Fritz von Lindenau, VSS Altenburg, French-Suited Playing Cards with Gilt Corners, German Empire – circa 1915 – One-of-a-Kind","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional original from the German Empire: the so-called REICHS-KARTE was created around 1915 during the First World War. Combining political iconography, artistic design and patriotic symbolism, this historic playing-card deck is an impressive document of its time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe card design was created by Fritz von Lindenau. The deck was published in support of the “Luftfahrerdank Berlin-Charlottenburg” and manufactured by the Vereinigte Stralsunder Spielkartenfabriken (VSS Altenburg), one of Germany’s leading playing-card manufacturers of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe elaborately designed court cards depict personalities of the German Empire alongside allegorical representations of agriculture, technology, science and social welfare. The aces feature the coats of arms of Prussia, Saxony, Bavaria and Württemberg. Together, they form a deliberately composed national tableau reflecting the political and social climate of Imperial Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tax stamp “Deutsches Reich No. 90 – Dreißig Pfennig”, used between 1903 and 1919, confirms the dating to the German Imperial period. The edition marking identifies this example as belonging to the 800,000–899,000 production series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: REICHS-KARTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign: Fritz von Lindenau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished in support of the “Luftfahrerdank Berlin-Charlottenburg”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Vereinigte Stralsunder Spielkartenfabriken (VSS Altenburg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: circa 1915\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuit system: French suits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete deck of 32 playing cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCard dimensions: approximately 59 × 92 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial feature: original gilt corners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTax stamp: “Deutsches Reich No. 90 – Dreißig Pfennig”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition marking: 800,000–899,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCard back: Iron Cross with Imperial Eagle and oak leaves in black and red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal folding box included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete with all 32 cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good condition considering its age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo creases or tears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven and authentic age-related patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGilt corners remain very well preserved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal folding box in exceptionally good condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly normal signs of age, use and storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete examples of this historic REICHS-KARTE are rarely found today, particularly with their original gilt corners and such a well-preserved folding box. An authentic collector’s item with impressive imagery, clear historical significance and an exceptionally attractive overall appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe item has been inspected and is in the condition described.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt will be carefully packaged and shipped with DHL tracking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease feel free to contact me with any questions or requests for additional detailed photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an original one-of-a-kind item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VSS Altenburg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56785845715292,"sku":null,"price":168.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/9834\/3260\/files\/DSC_6290.jpg?v=1789826226","url":"https:\/\/grandouvert.shop\/en\/products\/reichs-karte-1915-fritz-von-lindenau-vss-altenburg","provider":"GrandOuvert","version":"1.0","type":"link"}