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Collection of vintage European card games including a 78‑card Tarot in its original green case, Lexicon (Miro), Punch sets, and Grimaud/Ducale standard packs, circa 1950–1980, 15 items in total, in good condition with some wear on the boxes.
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Collection of Vintage Card Games - Tarot, Lexicon, Grimaud & Punch - France, 20th Century
Important diverse lot including several classic and special card games, representative of European production (mainly French) from the mid to late 20th century. The set is ideal for a collector or for decoration.
The lot includes notably:
1 Tarot deck (78 cards): Presented in its original green case. Essential for practicing French Tarot.
Punch brand games: Several 54-card (Deluxe) decks and a 32-card deck (Belote/Manille) in their original red and white cases.
Lexicon (word-forming game): One copy of the famous word-forming game by Miro, with its characteristic orange box and its rules booklet.
Classic Grimaud / Ducale games: Several 32- and 54-card decks featuring traditional French portraits (kings, queens, traditional jacks).
Themed and promotional games: One game with a fish-illustrated back (marine fauna) and games with geometric and heraldic backs (fleur-de-lis).
Accessories: Rigid plastic storage boxes and a two-compartment transport box.
Condition
Cards: Very good overall condition. The figures are clear, colors remain vivid. Some edges may show a natural patina from use.
Cases: Used condition. Some handling marks on the cardboard boxes (notably the Tarot), which is normal for items from this era.
Era: Circa 1950s - 1980s.
Origin: France / Belgium (Private collection).
Materials: Cardboard canvas, laminated cardboard, plastic cases.
Notable brands: Miro (Lexicon), Punch, Deluxe Cards
Collection of Vintage Card Games - Tarot, Lexicon, Grimaud & Punch - France, 20th Century
Important diverse lot including several classic and special card games, representative of European production (mainly French) from the mid to late 20th century. The set is ideal for a collector or for decoration.
The lot includes notably:
1 Tarot deck (78 cards): Presented in its original green case. Essential for practicing French Tarot.
Punch brand games: Several 54-card (Deluxe) decks and a 32-card deck (Belote/Manille) in their original red and white cases.
Lexicon (word-forming game): One copy of the famous word-forming game by Miro, with its characteristic orange box and its rules booklet.
Classic Grimaud / Ducale games: Several 32- and 54-card decks featuring traditional French portraits (kings, queens, traditional jacks).
Themed and promotional games: One game with a fish-illustrated back (marine fauna) and games with geometric and heraldic backs (fleur-de-lis).
Accessories: Rigid plastic storage boxes and a two-compartment transport box.
Condition
Cards: Very good overall condition. The figures are clear, colors remain vivid. Some edges may show a natural patina from use.
Cases: Used condition. Some handling marks on the cardboard boxes (notably the Tarot), which is normal for items from this era.
Era: Circa 1950s - 1980s.
Origin: France / Belgium (Private collection).
Materials: Cardboard canvas, laminated cardboard, plastic cases.
Notable brands: Miro (Lexicon), Punch, Deluxe Cards
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
15
Country of origin
Europe
Condition
Good
Height
10 cm
Width
6 cm
Estimated period
1950 - 1980
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