1898 Ad Fashion U. S. Playing Cards Game Novelty Poker - ORIGINAL MCC1 China and the caption

and the caption

God of Speed and Hercules

Pooley and Company

Please note that there is a line of text on the verso

"The men must work with great speed for on the battle front an enemy battery would be pelting them with shells

1898 Ad Fashion U. S. Playing Cards Game Novelty Poker - ORIGINAL MCC1 China and the captionThis is an original 1898 black and white print ad for the Fashion Series Playing Cards from the U. S. Playing Card Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. CONDITION This 113+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine+. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black White Grade: Near Mint Very Fine+ Dimensions: Approximately 5. 5 x 4 inches; 14 x 10 cm Authentication: Serial Numbered