Cary Collection of Playing Cards (Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library)
Published / Created
[1684?]
Publication Place
England
Publisher
publisher not identified
Description
BEIN ENG82: From the Cary Collection of Playing Cards. Imperfect: lacking Ace of Clubs; King of Spades, King of Clubs; 9 and 3 of Spades; 7, 6, and 4 of Hearts; 10, 8, and 3 of Diamonds; 10 of Clubs. The cards were cut unevenly. Title from Keller. French suit system. Type: Historical. Composition of deck: 52 [A, K, Q, J, 10-2]. Aces: Indicated by "I". CourtCards: K: King; Q: Queen; J: Knave. Pip cards: Numbered X-II.
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