Cary Collection of Playing Cards (Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library)
Published / Created
1845.
Publication Place
Leipzig, Germany and Germany Leipzig
Publisher
Carl Heinrich Zoelcke
Description
BEIN GER262: From the Cary Collection of Playing Cards. Title from Daus of Acorns: Extra feine Schwerdter Karte. German suit system. Type: Saxon. Composition of deck: 36 [D, K, O, U, 10-6]. Aces: Daus of Hearts, crossed swords; Daus of Bells, loving couple and third person; Daus of Acorns: Extra feine Schwerdter Karte; Daus of Leaves, coat of arms. Pip Cards: 10s indicated by "X"; 8H: Carl Heinr. Zoelcke / in / Leipzig. Tax stamp on 7 of Bells, black: KARTEN / STEMPEL / [heraldic device ] / 2 GR.
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