Lot 111
111
Luxus Tarock, circa 1910, Trieste, Saul D. Modiano, 54 of 54 cards, chromolithography, ace of hearts contains Austrian monarchic tax stamp, 60 heller (valid 1900-1920), duty tax office number 2, plus banderole dated 1900 on the paper wrapper. Designed by A. Orell. Considered the leading example of chromolithographic art in connection with Art Nouveau design on playing cards. Trumps are double-ended scenes, Roman numerals, featuring named vessels and ports of call of the Austrian-Lloyd Steamship Line in Europe, Middle East and Asia, courts are double-ended and illustrate figures in colorful costume from different countries (spades represent North Africa and Spain, hearts are Persia, clubs are Japan, and diamonds are Assyria), French suits, no indices, round gilt corners. Backs depict logo of the Austrian-Lloyd Steamship Line surrounded by an interlaced ornament of tendrils bearing French suit signs in gold on grey background. 4 1/8 (11.4 cm) high, 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) wide. Cards in
Luxus Tarock, circa 1910, Trieste, Saul D. Modiano, 54 of 54 cards, chromolithography, ace of hearts contains Austrian monarchic tax stamp, 60 heller (valid 1900-1920), duty tax office number 2, plus banderole dated 1900 on the paper wrapper. Designed by A. Orell. Considered the leading example of chromolithographic art in connection with Art Nouveau design on playing cards. Trumps are double-ended scenes, Roman numerals, featuring named vessels and ports of call of the Austrian-Lloyd Steamship Line in Europe, Middle East and Asia, courts are double-ended and illustrate figures in colorful costume from different countries (spades represent North Africa and Spain, hearts are Persia, clubs are Japan, and diamonds are Assyria), French suits, no indices, round gilt corners. Backs depict logo of the Austrian-Lloyd Steamship Line surrounded by an interlaced ornament of tendrils bearing French suit signs in gold on grey background. 4 1/8 (11.4 cm) high, 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) wide. Cards in generally fine condition, paper wrapper and banderole some losses. Kaplan I, 316. (2)

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Luxus Tarock, circa 1910, Trieste, Saul D. Modiano, 54 of 54 cards, chromolithography, ace of hearts contains Austrian monarchic tax stamp, 60 heller (valid 1900-1920), duty tax office number 2, plus banderole dated 1900 on the paper wrapper. Designed by A. Orell. Considered the leading example of chromolithographic art in connection with Art Nouveau design on playing cards. Trumps are double-ended scenes, Roman numerals, featuring named vessels and ports of call of the Austrian-Lloyd Steamship Line in Europe, Middle East and Asia, courts are double-ended and illustrate figures in colorful costume from different countries (spades represent North Africa and Spain, hearts are Persia, clubs are Japan, and diamonds are Assyria), French suits, no indices, round gilt corners. Backs depict logo of the Austrian-Lloyd Steamship Line surrounded by an interlaced ornament of tendrils bearing French suit signs in gold on grey background. 4 1/8 (11.4 cm) high, 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) wide. Cards in generally fine condition, paper wrapper and banderole some losses. Kaplan I, 316. (2)

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