Rare and Lovely 1903 Constructive Geometry Playing Cards early pin the tail on the donkey The bottom is signed in

The bottom is signed in pencil by its maker but a bit difficult to read--Donald Joseph something

One side is more weathered than the other

with some wear to the paint and rusting that I think just makes it better

it's amazing

and especially that ear and nicely detailed feathers

Rare and Lovely 1903 Constructive Geometry Playing Cards early pin the tail on the donkey The bottom is signed inI've always got an eye out for interesting and beautiful playing cards, and these to my sensibilities are very much both of those, though a bit hard to photograph well due to the sheen. The 1903 deck, produced by The Cincinnati Game Company for educational purposes, consists of 55 cards representing various geometric stapes, with a complete instruction book detailing various ways to use them. I find the minimalist pale minty green shapes super