Fund Michael Frömmer's 1616 Silver Bicycle® Playing Cards

A project in Lititz, PA by Alex Willis
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In 1616 Michael Frömmer created a one of a kind Italian Suited Deck on Silver. In 2010 it sold for $554,500. This is our tribute.
Backers: 350
Average Pledge Per Backer: $24

Funded: $8,529 of $8,500
Dates: Apr 9th -> May 9th (30 days)
Project By: Alex Willis
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Good Kharma

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
For every dollar over the goal, I will donate 50% to a charity of your choosing (surveys will determine which charity).  If we don't make at least $500 over the goal, I will donate the difference.  As a special thank you to all those who helped me.... (Read More)

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May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
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The Last Day

May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
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Just 1 More Deck

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
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April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
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April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
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April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
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A New Deck?

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
It's hard to imagine that nearly 400 years ago, Michael Frömmer created his deck and he didn't have to use his imagination to picture actual Knights, Kings and Knaves, in his world they still existed in all their medieval splendor. In 1606, Dutch... (Read More)

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April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
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April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
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New Pledge Levels

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
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April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
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