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These cards were published c. 1880 with the name (Fine Playing-Cards No. 3). In spite of this German name they were not made in Germany but in Belgium. The maker is most probably Brepols & Diercks Zoon in Turnhout.

The court cards show a pattern that has been used by several Belgian makers. In this pack there are views from Paris on the aces:

Clubs:	Pont Neuf et statue de Henri IV à Paris / Porte St Martin à Paris
Spades:	L'eglise des Invalides à Paris / Canons des Invalides à Paris
Hearts:	Theatre lyrique à Paris / Place de la Concorde à Paris
Diamonds:	La bourse à Paris / Jardin de Tuileries à Paris