The arts in the middle ages, and at the period of the renaissance (1870)
Jacob, P. L., 1806-1884 · London, Bickers and son · leaf 317
Figs. 222 to 227.—German Round-shaped Cards, with the Monogram T. W.King of Parrots. 2. Queen of Carnations. 3. Knave of Columbine. 4. Knave of Hares.5. Three of Parrots. 6. Ace of Carnations.(Bibl. Imp. of Paris.) 248 PLAYING-CARDS. Wood-engraving, which was invented at the commencement of… … Fig. 228.—La Damoiselle, 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 the…
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