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2754. Belgium/England Jack of Spades Printer's Proof 1880

Belgium/England Turnhout c1880 Double sided Card Jack of Spades Standard English Suit (without suit sign) printer's proof on thin sheet printed on one side only. Damage to bottom left corner and soiled.

Price:
£10.00 / $20.00

2755. Belgiun/England Queen of Hearts 1880

Belgium Turnhout c1880 Double sided Card Queen of Hearts Standard English Suit (without suit sign) printer's proof on thin sheet printed on one side only. Damage to top and bottom corners.

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£10.00 / $20.00

2757. Belgium King of Clubs Printer's Proof 1890

Belgium Turnhout c1890 Double Sided Card King of Clubs Standard French Suit (without suit sign) printer's proof on thin sheet printed on both sides. Damage to top and close croped.

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£10.00 / $20.00

2756. Belgium King of Spades 1890

Belgium Turnhout c1890 Double sided Card King of Spades Standard German Suit (without suit sign) printer's proof on thin sheet printed on one side only. Damage to bottom corner.

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£10.00 / $20.00

1579. France King of Diamonds Proof 1820

Belgium/England English Pattern Single court early 19th Century King of Diamonds Original Printer's Proof uncoloured without suit-sign on poor paper and damaged lightly soiled.

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£20.00 / $40.00

1576. France Queen of Diamonds Proof 1800

Rachel early 1800 Uncoloured Printers Proof of the Queen of Diamonds from the Standard Standing Courts Paris Pattern. Clearly cut and used for montage by printers. Lacks left hand side. Name 'Rachel' along top right border. Important and interesting.

Price:
£15.00 / $30.00

1577. Jack of Clubs Madenie Proof 1800

Important Printer's Proof of French standing Jack of Clubs giving 18th Century name of Paris Playing Card Maker 'Charle Pierre Madenie' whose family trace roots to 1709. Uncoloured. Lacks uppermost part of card. Jack of Clubs traditionally used to give makers name and details. Shield showing three Fleur de Lis. Damaged.

Price:
£65.00 / $130.00

1580. Jack of Spades Single Proof

English Pattern Standing court Jack of Spades Original Printer's Proof first half 19th century. Uncoloured without suit-sign on poor paper. Damaged and lightly soiled.

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£20.00 / $40.00

1578. King of Clubs Proof 1820

Original damaged Printers Proof of the King of Clubs English single court pattern (sword in left hand, Orb in right hand and facing right) early 19th century. Damaged due to print on cheap paper. Interesting and important item. Uncoloured and without suit signs.

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£20.00 / $40.00

1582. Reverse Design

Printer's Proof Design for reverse of Playing Card deck. Made in Belgium showing a 1900s style young girl's head with classic hairstyle and jewels. Used as a trial preparing plates for the original card reverses. Frail paper otherwise excellent. 65mm x 100m

Price:
£12.00 / $24.00

8959. Spain Comas Originall Cornucopias 1880

Spain Manuscript Original Art-Work c1880 unidentified drawing depicting two cornucopias. Proof drawing for playing cards by A Plandolit for N.E.G.S.A Naipes Comas. Pen and ink on oil paper half size of card. Lightly soiled, some pinholes. Generally in very good condition. 65mm x 65mm

Price:
£15.00 / $30.00

8960. Spain Comas Originall Batons 1880

Spain Manuscript Original Art-Work c1880 unidentified drawing depicting four batons (or sticks). Proof drawing on small section for playing cards by A Plandolit for N.E.G.S.A Naipes Comas. Pen and ink on oil paper. Lightly soiled, some pinholes. Generally in very good condition. 48mm x 75mm NOTE: The standard Spanish pack of cards consists of forty-eight cards: pip cards from 1 to 9 and three 'court' cards namely the knave (numbered 10), a cavalier on horseback (11) and a king (12). The suit signs are Coins, Cups (or chalices) Swords and Sticks (or batons).

Price:
£15.00 / $30.00

8961. Spain Comas Originall Batons & Flower 1880

Spain Manuscript Original Art-Work c1880 unidentified drawing depicting two batons (or sticks) with a flower in the centre. Proof drawing on small section for playing cards by A Plandolit for N.E.G.S.A Naipes Comas. Pen and ink on oil paper. Contemporary manuscript numeral 4 inserted at the top margin. Lightly soiled, some pinholes. Generally in very good condition. 58mm x 48mm NOTE: The standard Spanish pack of cards consists of forty-eight cards: pip cards from 1 to 9 and three 'court' cards namely the knave (numbered 10), a cavalier on horseback (11) and a king (12). The suit signs are Coins, Cups (or chalices) Swords and Sticks (or batons).

Price:
£15.00 / $30.00

8962. Spain Comas Originall Star Coin 1880

Spain Manuscript Original Art-Work c1880 drawing depicting single coin in the shape of a star. Proof drawing on small section for playing cards by A Plandolit for N.E.G.S.A Naipes Comas. Pen and ink on oil paper. Damage to margins. Lightly soiled, some pinholes. Generally in good condition. 58mm x 50mm NOTE: The standard Spanish pack of cards consists of forty-eight cards: pip cards from 1 to 9 and three 'court' cards namely the knave (numbered 10), a cavalier on horseback (11) and a king (12). The suit signs are Coins, Cups (or chalices) Swords and Sticks (or batons).

Price:
£15.00 / $30.00

8950. Spain Comas Original Knave of Sword 1880

Spain Manuscript Original Art-Work c1880 Knave of Sword normally numbered 10 on the pack. Standard Spanish suit signs. Proof drawings by A Plandolit for N.E.G.S.A Naipes Comas. Pen and ink drawing on oil paper with corner indicators to actual size of cards. Usual fold and some pinholes damaged corners. Generally in very good condition. 80mm x 100mm
NOTE: The standard Spanish pack of cards consists of forty-eight cards: pip cards from 1 to 9 and three 'court' cards namely the knave (numbered 10), a cavalier on horseback (11) and a king (12). The founder of the Comas Company in 1797 was Pedro Comas in the Province of Barcelona. It moved into the city of Barcelona in 1810. In the mid 19th century the business became known by its current name N.E.G.S.A.( Naipes y Especialidades Gráficas. SA) Naipes Comas and continued manufacturing playing cards from the factory at nº6 Cortinas Street in Barcelona, until 1959, when it moved premises to Llobregat within the Barcelona industrial belt. In 1962 Comas joined forces with a Graphics company headed by Agustin Bastard using the offset technique. On Bastard's death the company was acquired by Talleres Gráficos Soler based in the outskirts of Barcelona.

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Price:
£110.00 / $220.00

8949. Spain Comas Original Cavalier of Sword 1880

Spain Manuscript Original Art-Work c1880 Cavalier of Sword (on Horseback) normally numbered 11 on the pack. Standard Spanish suit signs. Proof drawings by A Plandolit for N.E.G.S.A Naipes Comas. Pen and ink drawing on oil paper with corner indicators to actual size of cards. Usual fold and some pinholes and damaged corners. Generally in very good condition. 80mm x 95mm
NOTE: The standard Spanish pack of cards consists of forty-eight cards: pip cards from 1 to 9 and three 'court' cards namely the knave (numbered 10), a cavalier on horseback (11) and a king (12). The founder of the Comas Company in 1797 was Pedro Comas in the Province of Barcelona. It moved into the city of Barcelona in 1810. In the mid 19th century the business became known by its current name N.E.G.S.A.( Naipes y Especialidades Gráficas. SA) Naipes Comas and continued manufacturing playing cards from the factory at nº6 Cortinas Street in Barcelona, until 1959, when it moved premises to Llobregat within the Barcelona industrial belt. In 1962 Comas joined forces with a Graphics company headed by Agustin Bastard using the offset technique. On Bastard's death the company was acquired by Talleres Gráficos Soler based in the outskirts of Barcelona.

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Price:
£110.00 / $220.00

8951. Spain Comas Original Knave of Coins 1880

Spain Manuscript Original Art-Work c1880 Knave of Coins here numbered 10 on the pack. Standard Spanish suit signs. Proof drawings by A Plandolit for N.E.G.S.A Naipes Comas. Pen and ink drawing on oil paper with crossed line indicators to actual size of cards. Lightly soiled, usual fold and some pinholes. Damaged corners. Generally in very good condition. 65mm x 100mm
NOTE: The standard Spanish pack of cards consists of forty-eight cards: pip cards from 1 to 9 and three 'court' cards namely the knave (numbered 10), a cavalier on horseback (11) and a king (12). The founder of the Comas Company in 1797 was Pedro Comas in the Province of Barcelona. It moved into the city of Barcelona in 1810. In the mid 19th century the business became known by its current name N.E.G.S.A.( Naipes y Especialidades Gráficas. SA) Naipes Comas and continued manufacturing playing cards from the factory at nº6 Cortinas Street in Barcelona, until 1959, when it moved premises to Llobregat within the Barcelona industrial belt. In 1962 Comas joined forces with a Graphics company headed by Agustin Bastard using the offset technique. On Bastard's death the company was acquired by Talleres Gráficos Soler based in the outskirts of Barcelona.

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Price:
£110.00 / $220.00

8952. Spain Comas Original Knave of Cups 1880

Spain Manuscript Original Art-Work c1880 Knave of Cups usually showing a cup or chalice above the figure and numbered 10 on the pack. Standard Spanish suit signs. Proof drawings by A Plandolit for N.E.G.S.A Naipes Comas. Pen and ink drawing on oil paper with crossed line indicators to actual size of cards. Lightly soiled, usual fold and some pinholes. Damaged corners. Generally in very good condition. 60mm x 110mm
NOTE: The standard Spanish pack of cards consists of forty-eight cards: pip cards from 1 to 9 and three 'court' cards namely the knave (numbered 10), a cavalier on horseback (11) and a king (12). The suit signs are Coins, Cups (or chalices) Swords and Sticks (or batons).
The founder of the Comas Company in 1797 was Pedro Comas in the Province of Barcelona. It moved into the city of Barcelona in 1810. In the mid 19th century the business became known by its current name N.E.G.S.A.( Naipes y Especialidades Gráficas. SA) Naipes Comas and continued manufacturing playing cards from the factory at nº6 Cortinas Street in Barcelona, until 1959, when it moved premises to Llobregat within the Barcelona industrial belt. In 1962 Comas joined forces with a Graphics company headed by Agustin Bastard using the offset technique. On Bastard's death the company was acquired by Talleres Gráficos Soler based in the outskirts of Barcelona.

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Price:
£110.00 / $220.00

8953. Spain Comas Original 3 of Batons 1880

Spain Manuscript Original Art-Work c1880 Three of Batons. Standard Spanish suit signs. Proof drawings by A Plandolit for N.E.G.S.A Naipes Comas. Pen and ink drawing on oil paper to actual size of cards. Lightly soiled, usual fold and some pinholes. Damaged corners. Generally in very good condition. 68mm x 105mm
NOTE: The standard Spanish pack of cards consists of forty-eight cards: pip cards from 1 to 9 and three 'court' cards namely the knave (numbered 10), a cavalier on horseback (11) and a king (12). The suit signs are Coins, Cups (or chalices) Swords and Sticks (or batons).

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Price:
£40.00 / $80.00

8954. Spain Comas Original 2 of Coins1880

Spain Manuscript Original Art-Work c1880 Two of Coins. Standard Spanish suit signs. Proof drawings of two coins in different sizes by A Plandolit for N.E.G.S.A Naipes Comas. Pen and ink drawing on oil paper to actual size of cards. Damaged and repaired along edges and corners Lightly soiled, usual fold and some pinholes. Generally in good condition. 64mm x 92mm
NOTE: The standard Spanish pack of cards consists of forty-eight cards: pip cards from 1 to 9 and three 'court' cards namely the knave (numbered 10), a cavalier on horseback (11) and a king (12). The suit signs are Coins, Cups (or chalices) Swords and Sticks (or batons).

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Price:
£25.00 / $50.00

8955. Spain Comas Original Flowers 1880

Spain Manuscript Original Art-Work c1880 unidentified denomination drawn and indicated to size of standard card depicting a dove perched on a berry leaf and surrounded by three flowers and a small flower design at base. Proof drawing by A Plandolit for N.E.G.S.A Naipes Comas. Pen and ink drawing on oil paper to actual size of cards. Damaged and torn along edges and corners Lightly soiled, usual fold and some pinholes. Generally in good condition. 78mm x 104mm

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Price:
£25.00 / $50.00

8956. Spain Comas Original One of Batons 1880

Spain Manuscript Original Art-Work c1880 One of Batons (equivalent to the Ace). Standard Spanish suit signs. Proof drawing of decorative baton by A Plandolit for N.E.G.S.A Naipes Comas. Pen and ink drawing on oil paper to actual size of cards. Damaged top right corner. Lightly soiled, usual fold and some pinholes. Generally in good condition. 64mm x 92mm
NOTE: The standard Spanish pack of cards consists of forty-eight cards: pip cards from 1 to 9 and three 'court' cards namely the knave (numbered 10), a cavalier on horseback (11) and a king (12). The suit signs are Coins, Cups (or chalices) Swords and Sticks (or batons).

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Price:
£30.00 / $60.00

8957. Spain Comas Original <em>Vitela </em>1880

8957. Spain Comas Original Vitela 1880

Spain Manuscript Original Art-Work c1880 unidentified denomination and title card drawn and indicated to size of standard card depicting a leaf and flower, the Number 5 central and a title Vitela de Hilo. Proof drawing by A Plandolit for N.E.G.S.A Naipes Comas. Pen and ink drawing on oil paper to actual size of cards. Lightly soiled, some pinholes. Generally in very good condition. 60mm x 96mm

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Price:
£20.00 / $40.00

8958. Spain Comas Original<em> Marquilla</em> 1880

8958. Spain Comas Original Marquilla 1880

Spain Manuscript Original Art-Work c1880 unidentified denomination and title card drawn and indicated to size of standard card depicting titles Corte Á Marquilla and Especialidad para Casinos. Manuscript contemporary text at top margin states 5 espa. Proof drawing by A Plandolit for N.E.G.S.A Naipes Comas. Pen and ink drawing on oil paper to actual size of cards. Lightly soiled, some pinholes. Generally in very good condition. 62mm x 98mm

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Price:
£20.00 / $40.00

2610. Spain Comas Printer's Proofs 1880

Spain Comas c1880 Two small decorative printer's proof for playing card design. On thin sheet printed on one side only. Soiled 40mm x 40mm and 40mm x 55mm respectively

Price:
£10.00 / $20.00

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