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This pack was published around 1860 by Gustav Lenssen in Maastricht and sold as The publisher's name is on the King of Clubs. There are strong indications that the cards were printed by F. A. Lattmann in Goslar.

The Aces show views from different cities in the Netherlands.

Clubs:	Scheveningen / S'Gravenhage
Spades:	Middelburg / Leeuwarden
Hearts:	Dordrecht / Rotterdam
Diamonds:	Zaandam / Amsterdam

The Kings are princes from the Netherlands, and the Queens and Jacks wear costumes from different Dutch provinces.

Clubs:	Prins Frederik Hendrik Kamper-eiland Eiland Marken
Spades:	Prins Willem III Friesland Noord Brabant
Hearts:	Prins Maurits Zuid Holland Scheveningen
Diamonds:	Prins Willem I Eiland Marken Zeeland

Note that Prins Willem I on the King of Diamonds has the motto "Aurea Libertas" (Golden Freedom) on his flag. Almost identical packs have been made by some makers from Belgium.