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Vintage Infamous 18 Golf Playing Cards Loyal Chapman Impossible Golf Holes Collector Set

A collectible vintage playing card set featuring the iconic “Infamous 18” golf illustration series by artist Loyal H. Chapman. These imaginative designs depict dramatic and “impossible” golf holes set in spectacular landscapes around the world, including glaciers, cliffs, and rugged coastal scenery. The series became popular among golf enthusiasts for its creative concept and beautifully detailed artwork. Each deck features one of the Infamous 18 illustrated golf holes printed on the card backs, while the fronts contain standard playing card suits. The detailed artwork and fictional course descriptions make these cards both a functional playing card set and an attractive collectible for golf lovers. This vintage gift set includes two full decks of playing cards, each with a different illustrated golf hole design on the back. The cards are presented in the original gold presentation box with velvet insert and include a display stand, allowing selected cards to be showcased as decorative miniature artworks. Originally produced in the 1970s–1980s, the Infamous 18 series became a popular collectible among golfers and fans of sports memorabilia. This set is perfect for golf enthusiasts, collectors of vintage games, sports memorabilia collectors, or anyone who appreciates unique illustrated memorabilia. The cards can be used for play or displayed as decorative golf-themed art. Details • Series: Infamous 18 • Artist: Loyal H. Chapman • Material: Printed card stock • Includes: Two decks of cards, display stand, and original presentation box • Era: Circa 1970s–1980s • Theme: Golf / landscape illustration Measurements (approx.) • Box length: ~ 13 cm • Box width: ~ 10 cm • Box height: ~ 2.3 cm Cards are standard playing card size. In very good vintage condition. Both decks remain wrapped in their original protective plastic; however, the plastic wrapping on one deck has been slightly opened on one side. The cards themselves appear unused. The original presentation box shows light storage wear consistent with age. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description. All of my vintage and antique pieces show signs of age and previous use, which add to their charm and authenticity. Please expect natural patina, light surface scuff and scratch marks throughout consistent with age. I always do my best to highlight any notable details in the photos, so please check them carefully as they form part of the description. *The items may be packaged with repurposed materials.