Jeu des Fables [playing cards]

 

Name
Desmarets de Saint-Sorlin, Jean, 1595-1676 (Author)
Title
Jeu des Fables [playing cards]
Abstract
Cards show mythological figures including: Jason, Pigmalion, Les neuf Muses, Neptune, Acteon, Jupiter
Collection Name
Albert Field Collection of Playing Cards
Shelf Location
Box no. FRANCE, Card filed under: Subject-Literature
Accession Number
F0253
Subjects
Mythology, Classical
Format
playing cards; prints
Genre
Intaglio prints
Origin Information
France
Date
1644
Physical Description
51 cards mounted : intaglio prints ; individual card 92 x 58 mm
Note
Physical details: 1 card missing
Card deck type: Nonstandard educational deck
Card suit type: French suits
Field's classification: Lit (Literature)
Language
French
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
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Also In
Albert Field Collection of Playing Cards
Persistent URL
https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/D85H8ZXG