Based on Gene Hochman's The Encyclopedia of American Playing Cards which was originally published in six parts between 1976 and 1981. A complete cataloging of A

Over 900 elaborate, decorative images from rare playing cards, 14th20th centuries: Bacchus, death, dancing dogs, hunting scenes, royal coats of arms, players ch

Playing cards have been around a thousand years or more and are infinite in their variety. This makes individual playing cards and complete decks rich in histor