Uncut Playing Cards.

Uncut Playing Cards. Uncut Playing Cards. An uncut sheet of 32 French playing cards, 'Jeu des Drapeaux', circa 1815, hand-coloured etching on laid paper, without title card, 425mm x 525mm, some creasing to edges, light dust-soiling and age-toning, pencil description verso. A pack of cards commemorating the famous battles of Napoleon I, with the cards depicted on banners held by soldiers. Hearts depict the French and the English, and the Scottish and Irish are represented by Spades. The Germans are Diamonds and the Russians are Clubs. circa 1815, hand-coloured etching on laid paper, without title card, 425mm x 525mm, some creasing to edges, light dust-soiling and age-toning, pencil description verso. Hearts depict the French and the English, and the Scottish and Irish are represented by Spades. The Germans are Diamonds and the Russians are Clubs

Estimate:£200

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