Pattern: Vintage Playing Cards, Delta Airlines, Celebrating 50 years 1929 - 1979
Vintage: 1979
Details: This vintage card deck was made by United States Playing Card Co for Delta Airlines, to commemorate their 50th anniversary and reads: "Celebrating 50 years, Delta Airlines 1929- 1979". In 1929 you could fly Delta to 4 cities at 90 miles an hour, sitting on wicker chairs with cotton stuffed in your ears, and you had to carry your own bag lunch (well we're back to that now), but by 1979 Delta flew to 90 different cities in the US plus a few International flights, at 600 mph, with a wonderful meal served on board. Remember when airlines gave playing cards to keep you entertained? Well in 1978 airlines were deregulated and competition increased, as well as costs, so eventually they stopped giving out playing decks. This card deck came from a collector's estate sale, it has never been opened, (we love the joker on this deck!). The box retains the original USPCC blue seal, there is no outside plastic wrapper on the box. Perfect for any playing card collector, a retired airline employee, someone who remembers the good old days of flying, or for the pure pleasure of playing with vintage cards.
Material: Paper
Dimensions: Approx. 3.5 by 2.25 inches
Condition: Vintage - Used. Very Good Condition. These cards have never been played with, factory sealed, unopened, all corners intact. There is no plastic outer covering on the box, however, it retains its original blue USPCC seal and it's in very good condition with almost no visible wear. Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns. Please remember these are ANTIQUE and VINTAGE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show scratches, wear and tear and imperfections.
