History of Playing Cards and a Bibliography of Cards and Gaming

Catherine Perry Hargrave

ISBN 10: 0486412369 / ISBN 13: 9780486412368

Edité par Dover Publications June 2012, 2012

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: History of Playing Cards and a Bibliography of Cards and Gaming
• Éditeur: Dover Publications June 2012
• Date de parution: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0486412369
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780486412368
• Reliure: Trade Paperback
• État de l'article: Used - Like New
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Games/Puzzles

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Synopsis

Most likely invented in the Far East, playing cards arrived in Europe at roughly the same time as paper money and gunpowder, and by the early eleventh century were in widespread use in France. This classic history, never superseded, not only tells the story of playing cards and their manufacture, but also provides the reader with a fascinating overview of heraldry, geography, history, and social and political activities over the past six centuries.
In addition to making extensive use of the magnificent collection of the United States Playing Card Company in Cincinnati, this volume focuses on playing cards of China, Japan, India, Europe, Russia, and America. Also included is an enormous annotated bibliography of more than 900 items on playing cards and games, and probably the largest range of card illustrations, all royalty-free, ever assembled in one place: 1,462 photographs, of which 16 are in color on the covers.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Intricate study based on research and card collections from around the world tells the story of playing cards and their manufacture, plus provides a fascinating overview of heraldry, geography, history, and the social and political activities of man over the past six centuries. ""The most authoritative and complete treatment of its kind."" The New York Times.