Antique Playing Cards

A Pictorial Treasury

• Author(s): Henry René d' Allemagne, Carol Belanger Grafton,
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Pages: 91
• ISBN_10: 0486292657
  ISBN_13: 9780486292656
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Antiques & Collectibles / General , Antiques & Collectibles / Paper Ephemera , Art / Criticism & Theory , Design / Clip Art , Games & Activities / Card Games / General ,

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.