This “Salon Deck No. 66” is an authentic piece of East German playing card culture from the mid-1960s.
Produced by VEB Altenburger Spielkartenfabrik under the COEUR brand.
The cards feature a finely detailed French suit design with elegant court figures in richly colored attire. The back design is olive green with floral ornamentation and a delicate central medallion – a characteristic element of this “Salon” series.
Manufacturer: VEB Altenburger Spielkartenfabrik, COEUR brand
Model: Salon Deck No. 66
Period: circa 1965–1966
Deck size: 32 cards (Skat deck)
Suit system: French suited cards
Card size: approx. 92 × 60 mm
Back design: olive green with floral ornamental frame and central blossom motif
Cards: unplayed, in very good condition
Box: lightly worn with minimal damage at the opening, otherwise firm and in very good condition
A nostalgic collector’s item with refined historical character – ideal for collectors of classic playing cards, East German design, and mid-century graphics.
The deck has been carefully inspected, properly stored, and is in the condition described above.
Shipping is securely packaged with DHL and includes tracking.
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This is an original one-of-a-kind item.
