Rare 1920s Midland Playing Card Co Olympia Wide Poker Deck Complete 52+Joker For Sale

This is a complete 1920s \"Olympia\" deck manufactured by the short-lived Midland Playing Card Co. of Chicago, Illinois (operating only from 1920 to 1927).

Finding an intact, complete deck from this specific manufacturer is incredibly difficult, making this a premier addition for serious collectors or members of organizations like 52 Plus Joker.

Item Specifics & Features:

• Size: Vintage Wide Size / Poker Size (approx. 2.5\" x 3.5\")

• Manufacturer: Midland Playing Card Co. (Chicago, IL)

• Era: Early 1920s (Circa 1920–1927)

• Brand/Line: \"Olympia\" / \"Perfect Slip\" Finish

• Completeness: 100% Complete — Full 52-Card Deck PLUS the original rare matching Joker.

• Ace of Spades: Features Midland’s definitive custom \"Goddess of Liberty\" crest with an eagle-topped crown inside the main spade pip.

• Joker: Features the historic, iconic dual \"Pinwheel\" Jester design (which was later adopted by Western Playing Card Co. after the 1927 merger).

• Back Design: Beautifully preserved, symmetric geometric art deco design printed in a rich blue ink.

Condition Report:

• The Cards: Rated Very Good Plus (VG+).

The Tuck Box: Shows expected vintage wear, including rubbing on the edges, minor surface peeling, and fraying around the flaps. The original top tax seal has been torn from past opening. The bottom flap uniquely preserves the original 1920s promotional text offer (\"Return 12 of these Olympia playing cards with 6c in stamps and get another pack FREE!\").