HARRY KELLER LILLIAN RUSSELL 1896 STAGE THEATRE COMPLETE DECK OF CARDS W HOLDER

Description

this is a wonderful deck of playing cards in its original leatherette holder.
copyrighted 1896.
complete - 52 cards & 1 joker.
what makes the set so special is that 1 side of the jacks, queens, kings, aces & joker cards offer images of 4 important  stage or theatrical stars.
stars include -
henry (harry) keller, the legendary magician
keller changed his name from henry to harry
lillian russell
anna held
ellen terry
may irwin
loie fuller
de wolf hopper
nat c.  goodwin
maurice barrymore
chauncey olcott
charles h. hopper
very nice condition, esp when considering its age & fragile nature.
very displayable.
backs of cards have vibrant, lovely coloring.
cards in very nice condition.
some mild wear including -
some very minor margin blemishes.
a few cards have a mild corner or edge stain
the joker has a mild corner stain.
holder has general overall wear w rubbing in some areas.
clasp has edge tearing & is nearly detached.
terrific vintage magic & stage deck of cards.