RARE 1972 Presidential Campaign Commemorative Issue Playing Cards McGovern

1972 Presidential Campaign Commemorative Issue Playing Cards George McGovern Democratic GEORGE MCGOVERN v. Republican RICHARD NIXON The 1972 United States presidential election was the 47th quadrennial presidential election held on Tuesday, November 7, 1972. Incumbent Republican president Richard Nixon defeated Democratic U.S. senator George McGovern in a landslide victory taking 60.7% of the popular vote & carrying 49 states & becoming the first republican to sweep the South., whereas George McGovern took 37.5% of the popular vote. These commemorative playing cards from McGovern's Presidential campaign are Very Very Rare today. These are Standard deVille Playing Cards. The reverse has GOLD print on a DARK BLUE field, read "1972 Presidential Campaign Commemorative Issue".  There are 52 cards +  2 'special line drawing of GEORGE McGOVERN' jokers (see photo) + 2 further jokers with 'shield monogram' (one red/one black) The cards are in MINT condition. They are still wrapped in original cellophane and unopened. The pack of cards are in the original plastic box - the clear lid slightly scuffed.