Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Card games
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
A History of Playing Cards and a Bibliography of Cards and Gaming
Author: Catherine Perry Hargrave
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781258455422
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 518
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781258455422
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 518
Book Description
Playing Cards
Author: W. Gurney Benham
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447481755
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 413
Book Description
First published in 1931, this vintage book explores the history and origins of playing cards from traditional English playing cards to tarot cards and card manufacturers in Britain and Europe. Extensively illustrated and full of interesting information, “Playing Cards” is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of playing cards and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: “Card Games”, “Preface”, “Many Theories About the invention of Playing Cards”, “The Tarot Cards”, “Varieties of the European Four-Suit Pack”, “Earliest References to English Playing Cards”, “Genesis of the English Pack”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on card games.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447481755
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 413
Book Description
First published in 1931, this vintage book explores the history and origins of playing cards from traditional English playing cards to tarot cards and card manufacturers in Britain and Europe. Extensively illustrated and full of interesting information, “Playing Cards” is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of playing cards and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: “Card Games”, “Preface”, “Many Theories About the invention of Playing Cards”, “The Tarot Cards”, “Varieties of the European Four-Suit Pack”, “Earliest References to English Playing Cards”, “Genesis of the English Pack”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on card games.
A History of Playing Cards
Author: Roger Tilley
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
ISBN:
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
ISBN:
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
The Hochman Encyclopedia of American Playing Cards
Author: Tom Dawson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781572812970
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Based on Gene Hochman's The Encyclopedia of American Playing Cards which was originally published in six parts between 1976 and 1981. A complete cataloging of American playing card makers as well as details, types, and brands of playing cards from the late 1700s to the early 1930s.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781572812970
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Based on Gene Hochman's The Encyclopedia of American Playing Cards which was originally published in six parts between 1976 and 1981. A complete cataloging of American playing card makers as well as details, types, and brands of playing cards from the late 1700s to the early 1930s.
Antique Playing Cards
Author: Henry René d' Allemagne
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Over 900 elaborate, decorative images from rare playing cards, 14th20th centuries: Bacchus, death, dancing dogs, hunting scenes, royal coats of arms, players cheating, much more. "
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Over 900 elaborate, decorative images from rare playing cards, 14th20th centuries: Bacchus, death, dancing dogs, hunting scenes, royal coats of arms, players cheating, much more. "
A Bibliography of Card-games and of the History of Playing Cards
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Card games
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Card games
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
A Bibliography of Card-games and of the History of Playing Cards
Author: Norton T. Horr
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789354006845
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789354006845
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
A Bibliography of Works in English on Playing Cards and Gaming
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Card games
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Card games
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
Card Magic for Amateurs and Professionals
Author: William Simon
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486401881
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Basic text on modern card conjuring describes for specialists and amateurs alike exact methods for perfecting the Instant Reverse, Three Queens Monte, The Ambitious Card, and many other sleights of hand. Also includes advice on manipulation, the art of presentation, audience participation, use of patter, and much else.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486401881
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Basic text on modern card conjuring describes for specialists and amateurs alike exact methods for perfecting the Instant Reverse, Three Queens Monte, The Ambitious Card, and many other sleights of hand. Also includes advice on manipulation, the art of presentation, audience participation, use of patter, and much else.
A Bibliography of Card-games and of the History of Playing Cards
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gambling
Languages : en
Pages : 79
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gambling
Languages : en
Pages : 79
Book Description