Richard wrote:
These things have collectible value
all on their own apparently, and a deck designed for IBM would fetch
an additional premium among internet geeks. (I had it watched on
ebay, but didn't bid!)
I think it was the art geeks that drove up the price. These cards were
apparently designed by Charles Eames. Charles and Ray Eames are legends
in the design world. Their studio is still in operation, see:
http://www.eamesoffice.com/
--Bill