History of Playing Cards: And a Bibliography of Cards FROM THE PUBLISHER
Intricate, absorbing study includes over 1,400 illus. The most authoritative and complete treatment of its kind.-The New York Times. xx+492pp.
Includes an enormous annotated bibliography of more than 900 items on playing cards and games, and over 1,400 illustrations. Praised by The New York Times as the most authoritative and complete treatment of its kind. xx+492pp.
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
This is a reprint of a work originally published by Houghton Miffin Company, Boston, 1930. It tells the story of playing cards over the past six centuries, including the imagery on the cards and its symbolism, how cards were manufactured, and what games were played and in what settings. Hargrave discusses aspects of heraldry, geography, and social and political activities during this time period, as reflected in the imagery and use of playing cards. Cards from China, Japan, India, Europe, Russia and America are included. Contains 1,446 black-and-white illustrations, plus 16 color illustrations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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