The arts in the Middle Ages, and at the period of the Renaissance (1875)
Jacob, P. L., 1806-1884, Dafforne, James, d. 1880 · London : Chapman and Hall · leaf 297
2 to 227.—German Round-shaped Cards, with the Monogram T. W.I.- King of Parrots. 2. Queen of Carnations. 3. Knave of Columbine. 4. Knave of Hares.5. Three of Parrots. 6. Aco of Carnatifms.(Hibl. Imp. of Paris.) 248 PLAYING-CARDS. Wood-engraving, wliicli was invented at tlie commencement of… … Fig. 2Z%.—La Dafiioiselle, from a Pack of Cards engraved by The Master of 1466.(Bibl. Imp. of Paris. Print-Room.) have contended for the honour of having been the cradle of this invention.Taking advantage of this, they have also even thought themselves war-ranted in laying claim to the credit of…
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