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Lot 466

[FRENCH-HISTORICAL]. A Grimaud French Historical Deck of Pl...

Estimate: $300 - $400

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[FRENCH-HISTORICAL]. A Grimaud French Historical Deck of Playing Cards. Paris, ca. 1860s/70s. 52. Engraved playing cards with hand-coloring. A non-standard deck in which the Kings are historical patriarchs of France (Louis XIV, Henri IV, Francois I, Charles VI); Queens are royal mistresses of the Kings (Odette, Gabrielle); and the jacks are young men of the court.