#5421 • St. Louis Southwestern Railroad Cotton Belt Route Pinochle Playing Card Deck - Watermelon Girl

Part of May 2026 Premier Railroadiana - Day 2 (live auction by Rail & Road Auctions)

High bid $300.00

Status: Sold

Souvenir deck of playing cards for St. Louis Southwestern Railway Cotton Belt Route in the SSW-3 Wide Watermelon Girl Blue style circa 1903. This deck is given a V-6, Rare, rating in Bollhagen's book. The deck is complete with 48 playing cards featuring two Ace of Spades Pullman Sleepers, Parlor Cafe Cars Pintsch Light advertisement. The deck shows general to moderate signs of use throughout with discoloration from handling, edge wear, and minor tears or creases. Gold edge detail is partially worn. Includes the original Cotton Belt Route marked red cardboard slip cover box showing heavy wear, tape repair, torn side panel, and staining or discoloration marks. See photos for best description.