First edition. Discussion of the history of the playing card in all countries; profusely illustrated with some in full color. In addition to the large bibliography of books on the subject, the author also includes lists of decks in the collection of the United States Playing Card Company. Half of the spine of the jacket is missing. With various newspaper and magazine clippings concerning the subject loosely inserted.

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