Antique Congress 606 Diana Playing Cards Complete Deck Joker Original Box

Offered for sale is an antique Congress No. 606 playing-card deck manufactured by The United States Playing Card Company of Cincinnati, Ohio.  This collectible deck features the beautiful “Diana” pictorial back design, depicting a winged female figure beside a crescent moon against a starry blue background. The cards have gold-colored edges and come with their original blue Congress presentation box.  The deck is complete and includes:  * 52 playing cards * 1 original Congress joker * Original two-piece box * Partial original playing-card tax stamp on the box  The cards show age-related wear, including discoloration, surface wear, softened corners, small creases and wear to the gold edges. The original box also shows rubbing, edge wear, corner damage and general deterioration consistent with its age. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description.  A desirable early Congress pictorial deck for collectors of antique playing cards, U.S. Playing Card Company memorabilia, advertising items or Victorian and Art Nouveau imagery.  Condition: Antique, pre-owned and complete. Sold as pictured.