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English: Images of cards from the collection of Francis Douce .

The originals were painted on ivory, and illuminated with gold. Title: Researches into the history of playing cards; with illustrations of the origin of printing and engraving on wood Author: Samuel Weller Singer Published: 1816 (London)

Available as a Google e-book. Refer to page 16 and plate on following page.
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Source "Researches into the history of playing cards; with illustrations of the origin of printing and engraving on wood" (Google e-book)
Author Samuel Weller Singer

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This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published (or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office ) before January 1, 1929.

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