Three Rare Playing Card Back Designs
The Norwood 85 (USPC, c.1909): a very scarce American deck with two fine art back designs, apparently surviving as salesmen’s samples from an issue never released for general sale.
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By Rod Starling (1936-2023)
United States • Member since January 09, 2013
Rod Starling was one of the founding members of the 52 Plus Joker card collectors club. He authored many articles for the club's quarterly newsletter, Clear the Decks. His collection encompasses both foreign and American decks. Rod also authored a book titled The Art and Pleasures of Playing Cards.
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