1959 Lake Berryessa Markley Cove Resort Leather Pouch and Mini Playing Cards Set for Sale

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1959 Lake Berryessa Markley Cove Resort Leather Pouch and Mini Playing Cards Set For Sale

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1959 Lake Berryessa Markley Cove Resort Leather Pouch and Mini Playing Cards Set:
$89.78

This is 1959 leather pouch containing a full set of mini playing cards from Lake Berryessa which is located outside Winters California and in Napa County. It was sold as a souvenir for lake visitors and campers when Markley Cove opened.
It is 2 3/4\" tall, 2 1/4\" wide, and about 1\" thick.The brown leather pouch has \"Lake Berryessa\" imprinted in the leather at the top of the pouch and \"Playing Cards\" with four aces imprinted in the leather on the front. The snap works. The back contains a stamp with the original $1.00 price. There are no rips or tears in the case. It shows some marks and scuffing from use.
The deck is complete as shown in photo 8, and it contains two jokers. The cards show usage, and are in vintage condition. One of the jokers has some stains. The cards might be able to be cleaned.
This is a very rare and scarce piece, and we have been unable to locate a second set for Lake Berryessa when Markley Cove opened in 1959 anywhere on the internet. It is a collectible piece for anyone who loves Lake Berryessa, grew up boating on it or currently boats there, lives in Winters, Vacaville, Dixon, Fairfield, or Napa.