The Origin And Manufacture Of Playing Cards (1889)

The Origin and Manufacture of Playing Cards is a historical book written by George Clulow in 1889. The book provides a detailed account of the history of playing cards their origin and how they evolved over time. It also delves into the manufacturing process of playing cards from the materials used to the different printing techniques employed.The book is divided into several chapters each covering a specific topic related to playing cards. The first chapter explores the history of playing cards tracing their origins back to ancient China and their spread across the globe. The second chapter discusses the different types of playing cards such as tarot cards fortune-telling cards and gaming cards.The third chapter focuses on the manufacturing process of playing cards detailing the different types of paper ink and printing techniques used to create them. The fourth chapter covers the design and artistry of playing cards including the different styles and themes that have been used throughout history.Overall The Origin and Manufacture of Playing Cards is an informative and comprehensive book that provides a fascinating insight into the history and production of one of the world's most popular pastimes. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of games art or printing technology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.