Explanatory Notes Pack Cavalier by Goldsmid (51 results)

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Cloth. Condition: Good. First Edition. Original cloth with single rule to board edges and titles in gilt to upper board, (9.5 x 6.5 inches). First Edition. 23 + (1) pages with plates interleaved; illustrated by 13 b&w engraved plates on card containing facsimiles of all 52 playing cards in the set. Showing general wear and soiling, material loss on spine, remnant of bookplate on front pastedown. …

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Dive into the tumultuous era of the English Commonwealth and the reign of Charles II with Edmund Goldsmid's 'Explanatory Notes of a Pack of Cavalier Playing Cards, Temp. Charles II: Forming a Complete Political Satire of the Commonwealth.' This unique historical document offers a fascinating glimpse into the political climate of 17th-century Great Britain through the clever guise of playing cards. More than just a guide to card games, this book unveils a complete political satire meticulously woven into the symbolism and imagery of a standard deck. Explore the tensions between Cavalier and Commonwealth factions as expressed through witty commentary and pointed social critique. Goldsmid's insightful notes illuminate the historical context, making this a compelling resource for anyone interested in British history, political science, or the history of games. Discover a novel approach to understanding a pivotal period in European history with this carefully prepared republication.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a study of the curious pack of playing cards created circa 1660, known as the Cavalier Playing Cards. These cards, along with their explanatory pamphlet, are presented in a complete reprint, giving readers the chance to explore their historical and symbolic significance. The author provides a detailed analysis of each card, shedding light on the political and social landscape of 17th-century England during the English Civil War. The book delves into the historical context, identifying the individuals depicted on the cards and unravelling the satirical commentary on the events of the time. Through these cards, the reader gains insights into the deep divisions and conflicts that defined the era, making this book a valuable resource for those interested in British history, political satire, and the role of playing cards in reflecting societal change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Explanatory notes of a pack of Cavalier playing cards, temp. | Charles II. forming a complete political satire of the commonwealth | Edmund Goldsmid | Taschenbuch | 56 S. | Englisch | 2019 | hansebooks | EAN 9783337808860 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt, info[at]bod[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.…

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Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 56 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Explanatory notes of a pack of Cavalier playing cards, temp. - Charles II. forming a complete political satire of the commonwealth is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1886.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. A good copy of a rare item, slightly loose to front hinge and a section of spine is loose, but present. This copy is interesting in that the author, in his Introduction, mentions that Lord Nelson had lost, or never had, the ace and three of hearts, such that the facsimile reproductions of these cards came from another source. There are manuscript notes from a 1930 owner, supplemented by a 1953 owner, that those two cards are incorrectly illustrated and explain what they should depict. Both the owners had an original pack in their possession. Facsimile illustrations (illustrator).…

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 66 pages. 8.00x5.25x0.17 inches. This item is printed on demand.

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LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 64. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1886 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 64.…