Cary Collection of Playing Cards (Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library)
Published / Created
[1835?]
Publication Place
Berlin and Germany Berlin
Publisher
publisher not identified
Description
BEIN GER410: From the Cary Collection of Playing Cards. Title devised by cataloger. Card maker's initials on King of Hearts: I.E.N. French suit system. Composition of deck: 78 [A, K, Q, C, J, 10-2, trumps I-XXI, Fool]. Tax stamp on Ace of Hearts, red: [eagle] / I THAL. 2GR. CourtCards: KS with sceptre; JS with leaping dog; KH holds sword and orb, medallion: IEN; JH: a Berlin. Trumps: Trumps are warriors engaged in various activities.
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