The Development of European Playing Cards (Graphis No. 59 Article)

Published by Graphis, New York, 1955

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A handsomely bound article on European playing cards, extracted from Graphis magazine. This article, 'The Development of European Playing Cards', extracted and bound as a separate volume from Issue No. 59 of Graphis magazine.Bound here in quarter cloth, with decorative paper covered boards.Offering a fascinating study of the origins of European playing cards and their art, including first appearances and influences.Written by Eberhard Pinder.Illustrated throughout with examples of cards in both colour and monochrome. Also with a series of miscellaneous materials, including a charming handwritten overview of playing cards and other article clippings.Bound by Eric Sweet, a keen collector of private press and fables. He studied at the Brighton College of Art, before moving to London to work as a letteringartist and typographer for advertising agencies, later becoming the head ofBirmingham School of Printing. Sweet's bindings are unique and striking, reflecting the topics of the volumes in distinctivestyle. Bound in quarter cloth, with decorative paper covered boards. Externally, excellent, with minor shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Near Fine.…

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Title
The Development of European Playing Cards (Graphis No. 59 Article)
Author
Eberhard Pinder
Publisher
Graphis, New York
Publication year
1955
Condition
Near Fine
Book Type
book
Binding
Cloth
Illustrator
Not Stated
Item weight
0.5 kilograms
Dimensions
11.5" by 9"

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