c.1750 Old Parisian Playing Cards 12 Courts Only G. de Paris France 18th CenturyRare c. 1750 Old 18th Century French Playing Cards 12 Court Cards (no Minor cards) Published by Unknown (Delanoue?) G. de Paris Paris, France c. 1750 Card Measurements: 5. 2 cm X 8. 3 cm DESCRIPTION: Deck Identifiers: Style: G. de Paris Titles: French Cards: "G. Paris" on Jack of Clubs; brand mark stamped on Jack of Clubs shield; Jack of Spades with manufacturer's name; all of the court cards are named except the Jack of Clubs Colours: red, blue,

Card Measurements: 7 cm X 12 cm

These costume playing cards are exquisitely engraved and hand-painted

very good condition

The Poet intended his epic to cover twelve "private virtues"

78/78 cards (no box & no booklet)

An extremely rare edition of Matteo Bandello's collected Italian tragedies

2014 (2019)

who became a Jesuit in 1580 after his political career was complicated by the Dutch Revolt

as well as a few minor markings & marginal tears

Included is a glossary & an opening dedication to the most high

wrinkling & a few small stains and scuffs

· The Hermit is "Le Capucin" (The Monk)