Twenty-Three Soo Line Railroad Playing Card Decks
A large group of both new old stock and used playing cards for the Soo Line Railroad. The most notable deck among the group is the single deck Wide Logo Lined Border in Blue style circa 1920, given a V-5, very difficult to locate, rating in Bollhagen's book. The deck of 52 cards plus Joker, Bridge Points, and Inspection does not include the box and shows general signs of use. Unused double deck of Logo Scallops in Red and Blue styles circa 1945 in cardboard case. The case does have a gift note written under the lid that is dated 1948. Double deck of Logo Scroll Border in Purple and Green styles circa 1945 showing moderate signs of use. Double deck of Logo with opened Orange style and unopened Green style. A double deck of Logo with ornate corners in Brown and Blue styles circa 1945 showing moderate signs of use. Unopened double deck of Bend In River and Log In Water circa 1955. Double deck of unopened Garrison Dam and unused Modern Farming circa 1955. Double deck of unopened Locks Distant View and Locks Close View circa 1955 with torn cellophane. Double deck of Aerial Bridge and City Dam circa 1955 showing minimal use. Double deck of White Water showing moderate use and Flowered Park showing minimal use, circa 1955. Double deck of Rushing River and Bend in River circa 1955 showing general signs of use. All include cardboard, flocked cardboard, or plastic cases that show mild to moderate wear. See photos for best description.