Instruction manual for playing cards "Jeu d'Or" — Anonymous, French, 18th century | DiscoverArt

Anonymous, French, 18th century

Instruction manual for playing cards "Jeu d'Or"

1700–99

Etching and hand coloring (watercolor)

8.5 × 5 cm (3.3 × 2 in)

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