Collection of Mid-Century Swap Cards
Updated August 28, 2026
| Lot number | 368 |
| Estimate | 75.00 - 150.00 USD |
| Auction | Jewelry, Art Glass & Fine Art Multi Platform |
| Date | September 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Kellies Estate Services |
| Location | Okemos, Michigan |
An assortment of over 250 vintage single swap playing cards featuring diverse subjects including domestic animals, wildlife, landscapes, and pin-up glamour. The collection contains cards published by the Thomas D. Murphy Company and features signed illustrations by Alice Carsey, Abigail, and Maxine Marks. The set is housed in a cardboard storage box with handwritten dividers for dogs, cats, deer, and scenery.Individual cards measure approximately 3.5 inches (H) by 2. 25 inches (W).The cards show light edge wear, minor corner softening, and occasional surface scuffing consistent with age. One card depicting a deer in snow has a visible vertical crease. The storage box shows significant wear, including staining, foxing, and structural edge tears.
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