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Antique playing cards : a pictorial treasury / Henry René d'Allemagne ; selected and arranged by Carol Belanger Grafton

Catalog Data

Author:
Allemagne, Henry René d' 1863-1950  Search this
Grafton, Carol Belanger  Search this
Physical description:
91 pages : all illustrations (some color) ; 32 cm
Type:
Pictorial works
Date:
1996
Summary:
Over 900 intriguing images from rare decks of playing cards used between the 14th and 20th centuries: Bacchus, death, dancing dogs, players cheating at cards, royal coats of arms, stylized versions of king, queen and other face cards, hunting scenes, much more. Immediately usable graphics for illustrators and a treasury of diverting subjects.
Topic:
Playing cards--Collectibles  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1081538