Up for sale is a unique, authentic piece of British social history:
a complete antique 64-card Bezique double-deck set by Chas Goodall & Son, safely housed inside a classic John Player & Sons "Country Life" Cigarettes card packaging box.
The cards feature the iconic, deeply detailed red "Linette" diamond-scroll design on the reverse and are the standard full size.Condition
The Cards: All 64 cards are accounted for. They are heavily aged with fair playing wear, natural foxing, and grubbiness around the borders, giving them a wonderful authentic patina. No major tears or splits.
The Box:
The cardboard base and structural walls are completely intact. Please note that the lid has completely detached from the main body and shows typical scuffing, tearing, and shelf wear along the corners as pictured.A fantastic addition to any tobacciana advertising collection, playing card archive, or as a rustic display piece for a home bar/ pub.Dispatched safely via Royal Mail.Based on historical production records, the manufacturer Charles Goodall & Son was acquired by De La Rue in 1922. Following the takeover, the original London factory at Camden Works remained active until roughly 1929, but packaging and card formats changed.The items shown in the listing exhibit specific visual features common to sets manufactured between 1880 and 1910:
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