1963 French Exhibition Poster, V Siecles de Cartes a Jouer, Biblioteque Nationale
1963 French Exhibition Poster, V Siecles de Cartes a Jouer, Biblioteque Nationale
1963 French Exhibition Poster, V Siecles de Cartes a Jouer, Biblioteque Nationale
1963 French Exhibition Poster, V Siecles de Cartes a Jouer, Biblioteque Nationale
1963 French Exhibition Poster, V Siecles de Cartes a Jouer, Biblioteque Nationale

1963 French Exhibition Poster, V Siecles de Cartes a Jouer, Biblioteque Nationale

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Date: 1963
Size: 17.75 x 22 inches

The History of Playing Cards: PLAYING cards were invented by the Chinese before AD1000. They reached Europe around 1360, not directly from China but from the Mameluke empire of Egypt. The history of suitmarks demonstrates a fascinating interplay between words, shapes and concepts. (theguardian.uk)

This exhibition poster is unlined, in overall very good condition, with some creasing on the lower right margin (please see photos) and pinholes in the corners. Printed by Mourlot and from a private collection.