1892 Worlds Fair Columbian Exposition Playing Cards-Winters Art Litho Co-Chicago

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1892 Worlds Fair Columbian Exposition Playing Cards-
Rare find! Winters Art Litho Co-Chicago. Research found this:
“One of a series of Columbian Exposition Souvenir Playing Cards published during the early 1890s celebrating the 400th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of the Americas. Several editions were published by Winters Art Litho. Co, Chicago, with slight differences in the bust portraits in the corners of the court cards, and the back design featuring the three ships of Columbus in pink or blue (also seen on the box, right). The faces of the cards show scenes and buildings of the fair, whilst Columbus is depicted in the small bust portrait on the Jacks and Colonel George R. Davis, the President of the fair, on the Kings.”
All 52 cards are there including what would be used as a “joker”. The outside cardboard box is pretty messed up & 3/4 there maybe. No rips or tears in the cards, they do have yellowing. Since the pictures show the story, please, look at the pictures carefully for accurate description and condition!!! Do you need more pics? Just ask, I’ll be happy to accommodate you. 3.5” x 2.5”
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