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[My new book] starts in 1960 with a woman named Lois Rabinowitz, who was evicted from Manhattan traffic court for attempting to pay a parking ticket while wearing slacks. This was... Continue »
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Antique Playing Cards: A Pictorial History

by Henry Rene D'allemagne

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Publisher Comments:

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.

Synopsis:

Over 900 elaborate, decorative images from rare playing cards, 14th-20th centuries: Bacchus, death, dancing dogs, hunting scenes, royal coats of arms, players cheating, much more.

Synopsis:

Over 900 elaborate, decorative images from rare playing cards, 14th- 20th centuries: Bacchus, death, dancing dogs, hunting scenes, royal coats of arms, players cheating, much more.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780486292656
Subtitle:
A Pictorial History
Other:
Grafton, Carol Belanger
Author:
D'Allemagne, Henry Rene
Author:
Allemagne, Henry Rene D'
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Location:
Mineola, N.Y. :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Card Games - General
Subject:
Hobbies
Subject:
Criticism
Subject:
Hobbies and games
Subject:
Pictorial works
Subject:
Clip Art
Subject:
Playing cards
Subject:
Playing cards -- Collectibles -- Pictorial works.
Subject:
Criticism - General
Subject:
Criticism -- Theory.
Subject:
Playing cards - Collectibles -
Publication Date:
October 1996
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
1224x931x27 84
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