The Fireside Game Company operated between 1895-1900 before being renamed The Cincinnati Game Company. In those 5 years it issued 31 games starting with No. 1100. This beautiful complete set of playing cards (52) features 52 authors. The pack is divided into four series of 13 cards A represents American prose writers, B represents American poets, C British prose writers and D British poets. There are a few ways to play, outlined in the instructions attached to the inside of the lid. 

Original box. Lid corners are split. Some abrasion and staining. Cards are in excellent condition. Game rules are slightly tanned but in good condition