Author: Catherine Perry Hargrave
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781258455422
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 518
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.
The History of Playing Cards
Author: Edward Samuel Taylor
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Card games
Languages : en
Pages : 668
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Card games
Languages : en
Pages : 668
Book Description
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
Researches Into the History of Playing Cards
Author: Samuel Weller Singer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Card games
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Investigaciones acerca de la historia de las cartas de juego, con ilustraciones del origen de la impresión y el grabado en madera.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Card games
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Investigaciones acerca de la historia de las cartas de juego, con ilustraciones del origen de la impresión y el grabado en madera.
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. "
American History Playing Card Deck
Author: History Channel
Publisher: U S Games Systems
ISBN: 9781572814400
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Color portraits of prominents figures from american history adorn the 55 cards of this stately deck.
Publisher: U S Games Systems
ISBN: 9781572814400
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Color portraits of prominents figures from american history adorn the 55 cards of this stately deck.
Card Night
Author: Will Roya
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 0762473525
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Learn when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em with Card Night, a collection of 52 classic card games, including rules and strategies. Featuring step-by-step, illustrated instructions, and two indexes that organize each game by difficulty and number of players needed, Card Night includes directions for playing all the most popular card games, including Hearts and Bridge, Rummy and Go Fish. In addition to providing the rules of standard game play, Card Night also details the fascinating stories and peculiarities behind some of the world's most famous card decks, some of which were used as currency, tools for propaganda, and even as a means for sending coded messages. Offering one game for each week of the year, Card Night is the go-to companion for weekly game nights, long car rides, and rainy days spent at home. Wow your friends and family with your game playing prowess and keep them entertained with fascinating details from playing card history.
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 0762473525
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Learn when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em with Card Night, a collection of 52 classic card games, including rules and strategies. Featuring step-by-step, illustrated instructions, and two indexes that organize each game by difficulty and number of players needed, Card Night includes directions for playing all the most popular card games, including Hearts and Bridge, Rummy and Go Fish. In addition to providing the rules of standard game play, Card Night also details the fascinating stories and peculiarities behind some of the world's most famous card decks, some of which were used as currency, tools for propaganda, and even as a means for sending coded messages. Offering one game for each week of the year, Card Night is the go-to companion for weekly game nights, long car rides, and rainy days spent at home. Wow your friends and family with your game playing prowess and keep them entertained with fascinating details from playing card history.
The Playing Card: an Illustrated History
Author: Detlef Hoffman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9787410001865
Category : Playing cards
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9787410001865
Category : Playing cards
Languages : en
Pages : 96
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.