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Two of a Kind: Gambling Memorabilia & Rare Playing Cards

Sat, May 21, 2016 11:00AM EDT - Sun, May 22, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Lot 7

Breitkopf, [Johann Gottlob] Imman. Versuch den Ursprung der Spielkarten, die EinfÙhrung des Leinenpapieres, und den Anfang der Holzschneidekunst in E

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Breitkopf, [Johann Gottlob] Imman. Versuch den Ursprung der Spielkarten, die EinfÙhrung des Leinenpapieres, und den Anfang der Holzschneidekunst in Europa Zu Erforschen. Leipzig: Author, 1784. First edition. Modern quarter leather, spine stamped in gilt with black morocco title compartment. Woodcut devices. p. [1 _ 3] 4 _ 136 + 14 copper plates, some folding, of playing cards and their manufacture. 4to. Light to mild foxing. Horr 221.

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