F. A. Lattmann, Goslar
This 32-card deck from the 1920s is a fascinating piece of German playing card history. Produced by F. A. Lattmann in Goslar, each number card features charming scenic views of towns and landscapes from the Harz region. The deck combines regional iconography with the traditional German card format, making it an appealing collectible for enthusiasts of historic playing cards, regional history, and early twentieth-century memorabilia.
Manufacturer: F. A. Lattmann, Goslar (Germany), 1920s
Deck type: Skat playing cards with traditional German suits
Card design: Prussian double image
Number cards illustrated with towns and landscapes from the Harz Mountains
Card count: 32 cards
Card size: approx. 58 × 102 mm
Card backs: advertising design for Constantin Cigarettes
Tax stamp: “Deutsches Reich No. 19 – 2 Mark” (used 1919–1923, faded)
Condition
The cards remain in good, well-preserved condition for their age and show the natural patina expected from the 1920s. They are clean and free of major creases or tears. The Ace of Hearts shows a very small corner bend, and the Ten of Hearts has a minor corner damage (see photo 10). Overall the deck presents very attractively and has clearly been carefully preserved.
Special Notes
This deck represents a charming collectible for enthusiasts of historic playing cards, regional German culture, or vintage memorabilia. Each card carries a small scenic depiction, turning the deck into a miniature visual tour of the Harz region.
The deck has been inspected, carefully stored, and is offered in the condition described above.
Shipping is handled securely with DHL including tracking.
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This is an original one-of-a-kind item.
