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Researches Into The History Of Playing Cards

With Illustrations Of The Origin Of Printing And Engraving On Wood

by Samuel Weller Singer
language: english
Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, July of 2016 ‧
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In this highly illustrated 1816 work, Samuel Weller Singer argues that the increasing sophistication sought by buyers of playing cards led to increasing improvements in the art of wood engraving, and that the study of these rarely surviving artefacts can give insights into the achievements of the greatest Renaissance carvers.

Researches Into The History Of Playing Cards

With Illustrations Of The Origin Of Printing And Engraving On Wood

by Samuel Weller Singer

Property Description
ISBN: 9781108079112
Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Release Date: July of 2016
Language: English
Dimensions: 210 x 297 x 20 mm
Cover: Softcover
Pages: 430
Format: Book
Collection: Cambridge Library Collection - Art And Architecture
Categories: Books in English > Sports and Leisure > Other Sports
EAN: 9781108079112