ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR UNION PLAYING CARDS 1863 W/ BOX

This is a set of 1863 Civil War Union Playing Cards. Inside box still retains the original 2 cent tax Proprietary stamp. There are 52 playing cards. The cards measure 2 & 1/2 inches by 3 & 1/2 inches. The suits are, Eagles, Shields, Stars and Flags. Military officers are the Jacks and Kings, and the Goddess of Liberty the Queens. The cards themselves are in mint condition still retaining the original two piece box. with again patriotic motif with a seated lady liberty with shield, draped with an American flag and just above her UNION CARDS. Extremely rare to find in such condition.