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Note: corner of 4 of spades has corner layer removed (see photos)
**RARE HISTORICAL ANTIQUE SIEGEL, COOPER & CO PROMOTIONAL/ADVERTISING PLAYING CARDS - BLUE DECK (1899-1904)**
Up for sale is an exceptional piece of early 20th century Americana - an antique blue Siegel, Cooper playing & Co playing card deck manufactured by the United States Playing Card Company (USPCC) between 1899-1904.
The back showcases both the New York and Chicago \"Big Store\" buildings and the the slogans \"BETTER GOODS FOR THE SAME MONEY THAN ELSEWHERE\" for the New York location and \"THE SAME GOODS FOR LESS MONEY THAN ELSEWHERE\" for the Chicago location.
The ace of spades promotes the Hazel Pure Food Co brand on a multi-colored print. Under the ace of spades the words \"THE BIG STORES\" in reference to the New York and Chicago stores.
**ABOUT SIEGEL, COOPER & Co:**
Siegel, Cooper & Co was New York City\'s premier department store, famously known as \"The Big Store\" and located on 6th Avenue. When it first opened in 1897, the New York flagship store was the biggest in the world with over 15.5 acres of salesfloor. These promotional playing cards were distributed to customers at the height of its\' popularity and have become highly sought-after collectibles due to their historical significance and rarity.
**DECK DETAILS:**
• Manufacturer: United States Playing Card Company (USPCC)
• Era: 1899-1904
• Color: Blue back design
• Condition: Excellent condition for age.
• Completeness: 52/52 No Joker/Box
• Storage: Included acrylic storage case
**CONDITION NOTES:**
Cards have some soiling due to play. Excellent condition with finish intact. May have some light fading/yellowing due to how it was stored over the last century. Excellent condition for it\'s age.
**COLLECTOR VALUE:**
Siegel-Cooper promotional items are increasingly rare as the store closed in 1917. These USPCC-manufactured cards represent both the golden age of department store marketing and early American playing card production.
Perfect for collectors of:
• Antique playing cards
• Department store memorabilia
• New York City history
• Early 20th century Americana
• USPCC collectibles
Questions welcome! Please examine photos carefully as this is an antique item sold as-is.
