B.P. Grimaud - Playing cards - Jeu de cartes imagées B.P. Grimaud - Paper

Set consisting of 27 cards out of 32 (incomplete deck from 1890 – 5 cards missing). Each card features: a color stencil and a symbolic illustrated scene, a bilingual caption French / English, a reference to traditional cards (hearts, spades, clubs, diamonds). Examples of cards present : L’Argent / The Money Billet doux / Love Letter Grossesse / With Child Mélancolie / Trouble Inconstance / Faithlessness Une nouvelle / A Novelty Une jeune fille blonde / A fair haired girl Historical peculiarity Some cards bear an old administrative seal : “République Française – Décret du 12 avril 1890” This official period stamp attests to an former institutional (administrative or educational) use, reinforcing the authenticity and historical interest of the set. State conforming to age: wear from use small stains and traces of time light handling marks cards remain clearly legible and decorative Deck sold without box. Standard format of Grimaud cards from the late 19th century. Notes A beautiful collection for enthusiasts of : ancient cartomancy historical board games 19th-century illustrated cards French curiosities and popular arts An authentic object from the late 19th century.

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