{"product_id":"bildband-geschichte-der-spielkarten-roger-tilley-illustrierter-hardcover-band-internationales-kartenwissen-sammlerbuch-1970er-jahre","title":"History of Playing Cards – Roger Tilley Illustrated Hardcover Book, Vintage Reference Book for Card Collectors – 1970s","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2868\"\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"3191\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3348\"\u003eCombining art history with cultural context, this book remains a valuable reference for collectors, historians and enthusiasts of historical playing cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3374\"\u003eAuthor: Roger Tilley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3377\" data-end=\"3427\"\u003eTitle: History of Playing Cards (German edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3430\" data-end=\"3501\"\u003ePublisher: Ariel Verlag Frankfurt am Main \u0026amp; Parkland Verlag Stuttgart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3527\"\u003ePeriod: 1970s edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3530\" data-end=\"3600\"\u003eBased on the original English edition “Playing Cards” (London, 1973)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3645\"\u003eApprox. 170 illustrations, many in color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3648\" data-end=\"3715\"\u003eIllustrated examples from Europe, Russia, America, Japan and Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"3801\"\u003eTopics: historical playing cards, suit systems, Tarock, early printing techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3804\" data-end=\"3849\"\u003eFormat: hardcover with original dust jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3888\"\u003eSize: approx. 21.5 × 20.5 × 1.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3890\" data-end=\"3899\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"3936\"\u003eWell-preserved collector’s copy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3939\" data-end=\"3988\"\u003eDust jacket clean with minor age-related traces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4039\"\u003eInterior pages bright with clear illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4042\" data-end=\"4069\"\u003eBinding stable and intact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4200\"\u003eA valuable reference book for collectors of historical playing cards and anyone interested in the cultural history of card games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4326\"\u003eThe item has been carefully inspected and matches the description.\u003cbr data-start=\"4268\" data-end=\"4271\"\u003eShipping will be securely packed with DHL and tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ariel Verlag Frankfurt am Main \u0026amp; Parkland Verlag Stuttgart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56926543905116,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/9834\/3260\/files\/DSC_5408.jpg?v=1772821793","url":"https:\/\/grandouvert.shop\/en\/products\/bildband-geschichte-der-spielkarten-roger-tilley-illustrierter-hardcover-band-internationales-kartenwissen-sammlerbuch-1970er-jahre","provider":"GrandOuvert","version":"1.0","type":"link"}