Antique Playing Cards : A Pictorial History

Antique Playing Cards : A Pictorial History

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Book Description
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 for those interested in the history of printing.

Antique Playing Cards: A Pictorial History,Henry Rene D'Allemagne,Dover Publications,0486292657,Art,Art & Art Instruction,Clip Art,Collectibles,Criticism,General,Pictorial,Pictorial works,Playing cards,Art / Clip Art

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