A rare collector’s item from the 1940s – a classic German-suited deck by ASS Altenburg featuring the refined Prussian Double Image No. 206 with finely printed illustrations and detailed landmark motifs.
This deck represents the traditional craftsmanship of the Altenburg playing card industry, one of the most important centers of European card production.
Manufacturer & Origin
Vereinigte Altenburger und Stralsunder Spielkartenfabriken A.G. (ASS), Altenburg / Thuringia, Germany
Original ASS production from the 1940s
Historical collector’s piece from the renowned Altenburg playing card tradition
Design & Card Pattern
German suit deck with Acorns, Leaves, Hearts and Bells
Prussian Double Image No. 206 – finely colored print graphics with clear lines and expressive court figures
Number cards depict carefully illustrated monuments and architectural landmarks from the German Reich, offering a fascinating glimpse into the visual culture of the era
Card backs with elegant green-black clover lattice pattern and circular ASS medallion
Box & Condition
Original folding box made of grey cardboard with black print and classic ASS heart logo
Small tear at the opening edge, otherwise firm, stable and well preserved
Cards in very good condition, complete and with vibrant colors
Authentic vintage patina – ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of historical playing cards
Format
Card size: approx. 99 × 56 mm
32 cards (Skat deck)
Classic ASS production period with German suit and fine print quality
Special Features
Historical collector’s deck with architectural motifs
Early ASS A.G. edition from before the later state-controlled production era
Combination of playable card deck and historical document of its time
The deck has been carefully inspected, cleanly stored and is preserved in the condition described.
Shipping is carefully packed with DHL and tracking.
If you have any questions or would like additional detail photos, feel free to contact me at any time.
This is an original one-of-a-kind collector’s item.
