An authentic Tarock playing card deck from the production period of the early 1940s of the Altenburg playing card industry.
Manufactured by the ASS Altenburger Spielkartenfabrik, this deck reflects the classic design of the German-suited playing cards produced during the wartime era.
The combination of the Franconian double-headed pattern, the printed “Deutsches Reich No. 90” tax stamp, and the characteristic ASS back design makes this set a historically consistent collectible from German playing card production.
Tarock and Schafkopf decks of this period illustrate the high printing quality and durable card stock typical of Altenburg production, which since the 19th century has been regarded as one of the most important centers of European playing card manufacturing.
Tarock playing cards No. 85 – Franconian Double-Headed Pattern
Manufacturer: ASS – Altenburger Spielkartenfabrik
Period: 1940s
Card type: German-suited deck for Tarock and Schafkopf
Number of cards: 36 cards
Card size: approx. 100 × 56 mm
Printed tax stamp “Deutsches Reich No. 90” on the Ace of Hearts (historic tax stamp of the German Reich)
Back design: green checkered ASS pattern
Strong color printing and clear line work – typical for ASS productions of the 1940s
Very well-preserved overall condition
Even and clean card surfaces
Original tuck box included
Box slightly stained and minimally worn at the opening edge, otherwise stable
Printing clear and fully legible
Historically consistent and collectible deck from German playing card production
Note:
Out of consideration for previous platform guidelines, historical tax stamps were not shown on some product photos. Upon request, additional detail photos can be provided for documentation purposes.
The card deck has been inspected, carefully stored, and is in the condition described above.
Shipping is carried out securely packed with DHL and tracking.
This item is an original one-of-a-kind piece.
