Sylvanus Urban

Facts and Speculations on the Origin and History of Playing Cards, regarded in The Gentleman's Magazine for April 1849. FEATURING Four plates; Ancient Stencilled Cards, of Hearts, Bells, & Acorns; Circular German Cards (Nine of Parroquets; German Cards, Engraved in The Year 1511 & French Card (Time of Henry IV, Portuguese Card (Cavalier of Swords), From Chatto's History of Playing Cards. A rare original monthly issue of the Gentleman's Magazine, 1849.

London: The Gentleman's Magazine, April, 1849. 1849. Booklet - Unbound Pages. Very Good Condition. Item #287227

112 pages, 4 plates, 1 illustration. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 18 x 26 cms. Category: Gentleman's Magazine;.

Keywords: BZDB395 Literature Historic English Periodicals Historic English Literary Magazine Gentleman's Magazine Gentleman's Magazine; Sylvanus Urban Facts and Speculations on the Origin and History of Playing Cards, regarded in The Gentleman's Magazine for A

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