{"product_id":"skatspiel-reichs-karte-1915-fritz-von-lindenau-vss-altenburg-franzosisches-blatt-deutsches-kaiserreich-1910er-jahre","title":"Imperial Germany Skat Deck 1915 – REICHS-KARTE by Fritz von Lindenau, VSS Altenburg, French Suits – 1910s","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2989\"\u003eAn exceptional original from the era of the German Empire: the REICHS-KARTE Skat deck, circa 1915, combines political iconography, fine lithography, and imperial symbolism into a cohesive historical artifact of World War I Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"3260\"\u003eDesigned by \u003cstrong data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3044\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFritz von Lindenau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the deck was issued in support of the “Luftfahrerdank Berlin-Charlottenburg.” It was produced by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3188\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eVereinigte Stralsunder Spielkartenfabriken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (VSS Altenburg), one of the leading German manufacturers of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3504\"\u003eThe court cards depict prominent imperial figures as well as allegories of agriculture, welfare, technology, and science. The aces display the coats of arms of Prussia, Saxony, Bavaria, and Württemberg — a carefully composed national tableau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3508\" data-end=\"3538\"\u003eDesigner: Fritz von Lindenau\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3612\"\u003ePublisher: issued in support of Luftfahrerdank Berlin-Charlottenburg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3616\" data-end=\"3690\"\u003eManufacturer: Vereinigte Stralsunder Spielkartenfabriken (VSS Altenburg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3714\"\u003ePeriod: circa 1915\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"3748\"\u003eType: French suits, 32 cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3783\"\u003eCard size: approx. 59 × 92 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3787\" data-end=\"3831\"\u003eGilded edges with evenly aged, warm patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3835\" data-end=\"3907\"\u003eTax stamp: “Deutsches Reich No. 90 – Dreißig Pfennig” (used 1903–1919)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3911\" data-end=\"3942\"\u003ePrint range: 700–799 thousand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3946\" data-end=\"4017\"\u003eBack design: Iron Cross with Imperial Eagle and oak leaves, black\/red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4021\" data-end=\"4049\"\u003eOriginal tuck box included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4051\" data-end=\"4061\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4065\" data-end=\"4080\"\u003eComplete deck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4084\" data-end=\"4105\"\u003eNo creases or tears\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4134\"\u003eEven age-related patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4138\" data-end=\"4174\"\u003eTuck box with missing closing flap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4178\" data-end=\"4201\"\u003eMinor tear at opening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4205\" data-end=\"4251\"\u003eEdges age-related rubbed and slightly bumped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4253\" data-end=\"4272\"\u003eHistorical context:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4274\" data-end=\"4547\"\u003eThis edition emerged during a period of intense national symbolism in World War I Germany. The tax stamp “Deutsches Reich No. 90” firmly anchors the deck in the Imperial era. Such issues were produced only for a limited time and are increasingly rare in complete condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4549\" data-end=\"4647\"\u003eA historically significant collector’s piece with strong iconography and clear period attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4649\" data-end=\"4895\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe item has been inspected and is in the condition described above.\u003cbr data-start=\"4717\" data-end=\"4720\"\u003eShipping is carefully packaged with DHL and tracking.\u003cbr data-start=\"4773\" data-end=\"4776\"\u003eIf you require additional photos or details, please feel free to contact me.\u003cbr data-start=\"4852\" data-end=\"4855\"\u003eThis is an original one-of-a-kind piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VSS Altenburg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56785845715292,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/9834\/3260\/files\/DSC_5612.jpg?v=1771674161","url":"https:\/\/grandouvert.shop\/en\/products\/skatspiel-reichs-karte-1915-fritz-von-lindenau-vss-altenburg-franzosisches-blatt-deutsches-kaiserreich-1910er-jahre","provider":"GrandOuvert","version":"1.0","type":"link"}