An important illustrated reference book on the international history of playing cards. Written by Roger Tilley, this work is considered one of the classic introductions to the art and history of playing cards. The German edition was published in the mid-1970s.
The richly illustrated volume presents the development of playing card design across several centuries and includes rare examples from Europe, Asia and the Americas. Of particular interest are the numerous color plates featuring historical Tarock cards, early woodcut cards and iconic suit systems from different regions.
Combining art history with cultural context, this book remains a valuable reference for collectors, historians and enthusiasts of historical playing cards.
Author: Roger Tilley
Title: History of Playing Cards (German edition)
Publisher: Ariel Verlag Frankfurt am Main & Parkland Verlag Stuttgart
Period: 1970s edition
Based on the original English edition “Playing Cards” (London, 1973)
Approx. 170 illustrations, many in color
Illustrated examples from Europe, Russia, America, Japan and Asia
Topics: historical playing cards, suit systems, Tarock, early printing techniques
Format: hardcover with original dust jacket
Size: approx. 21.5 × 20.5 × 1.5 cm
Condition
Well-preserved collector’s copy
Dust jacket clean with minor age-related traces
Interior pages bright with clear illustrations
Binding stable and intact
A valuable reference book for collectors of historical playing cards and anyone interested in the cultural history of card games.
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