The history of playing cards : with anecdotes of their use in conjuring, fortune-telling, and card-s...
The history of playing cards : with anecdotes of their use in conjuring, fortune-telling, and card-sharping / edited by Ed. S. Taylor, and others.
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Full title
Author / Creator
Publisher
London : John Camden Hotten, 1865.
Date
1865.
Call Numbers
DSM/795/T , T0083851 , Robbins/ 0379
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MMS ID
Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
xiii, 529 [i.e. 530] p., xlviii leaves of plates : ill. ; 18 cm.
Publication information
Publisher
London : John Camden Hotten, 1865.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
1865.
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Copyright status: Out of copyright.
Please acknowledge: State Library of New South Wales.
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Alternative Titles
Full title
The history of playing cards : with anecdotes of their use in conjuring, fortune-telling, and card-sharping / edited by Ed. S. Taylor, and others.
Spine title
History of playing cards and their use in conjuring and card-sharping.
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Author / Artists
Notes
General note
Error in paging: no. 528 duplicated.
Preface signed: J.C.H. [i.e. John Camden Hotten]
Includes bibliographical references.
Mitchell Library copy has bookbinder's label: "Bone & Son".
Mitchell Library copy signed, 'D.S. Mitchell'.
Rare Books copy: Part of the Robbins Stage Magic and Conjuring Collection.
Rare Books copy: Robert Robbins (1926-1964) performed under the stage name Robert Merlini....
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Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
DSM/795/T , T0083851 , Robbins/ 0379
Record Identifier
74VKPVAQgQXM
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKPVAQgQXM
Other Identifiers
DDC
688.754
MMS ID
991019626749702626
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