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Rare WWII Vintage 1942 Bicycle Pinochle Playing Cards – 2 Complete Decks (4-Color Ink Court Cards)
Up for sale or buy-it-now is an incredible piece of gaming history: a highly collectible, authentic World War II-era pair of Bicycle Pinochle Playing Cards manufactured by The U.S. Playing Card Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1942.
Historic Vintage Authenticity Details:• Wartime 1942 Production Run: Firmly dated via two definitive archival markers. First, the Ace of Spades features the highly sought-after yellow ink \"F 1405\" code stamp, a distinct coloring method used by USPCC during the early 1940s. Second, the packaging features the pre-1943 address text reading simply \"The U.S. Playing Card Co., Cincinnati, U.S.A.\" with no ZIP code or later 2-digit postal zone number.• Classic 4-Color Ink Face Cards: While the suits retain their traditional crisp black and red colors, the Jacks, Queens, and Kings are beautifully illustrated using the vintage four-color ink printing process, showcasing striking historic detail.• Two Complete Decks: Both red-backed decks have been meticulously counted and sorted. Each contains the complete 48-card Pinochle set (Two sets of 9, 10, J, Q, K, A for all four suits).• Remarkable Condition for Age: The cards themselves remain crisp with beautiful, vibrant color retention and minimal signs of play wear. The original tuck boxes are intact with expected vintage shelf wear and partial tax-stamp style seals present, as shown in the photos.
Please review all photos carefully to inspect the exact condition of the cards, historical markings, court artwork, and tuck boxes.
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All of our items come from a clean, smoke free home. These vintage items were owned by my husband back from the late 1970s and have been in his mom’s house until this year! They are used but well-loved and maintained. We have a lot more to list so keep checking back for more vintage goodies!
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