Catalogue of the collection of playing cards bequeathed to the Trustees of the British museum by the late Lady Charlotte Schreiber.

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C.CTALOGU~E OFIi CARD&

On the aces are subjects illustrating the celebration, "Gaben
tempel," "Ueberreichung der Bundesfahne, Rossmarkt," "Festhalle " and " Bornheimer Haide." Backs decorated with a small
pattern in blue. In original wrapper, lettered " Erinnerung an
das deutsche Schiitzenfest, 13-21 Juli 1862. Frankfurter Schutzenkarten v. C. L. Wiist."
3- x 2 in.
199. Frankfort a/M. Rifle meeting at Frankfort 1862. Complete
pack illustrating the same event as the last, but with different
subjects. The king of hearts holds a banner inscribed " Ueb Aug
& Hand fur's Vaterland." On the aces are views of " Gabentempel," " Fest-Halle," "Eingangs Pforte" and "Vogelperspective des Schiitzen-Festes in Frankfurt a/M. Juli 1862." Backs
mottled blue.
31 x 21 In.
200. [Frankfort a/M.] Modern. Imperfect pack of 31, double-ended;
one of the large class (to which the two preceding numbers belong)
issued at Frankfort by Dondorf, Wiist, and other makers, in
which the whole field of each ace (with the exception of a
circular space in the centre reserved for the suitmark) is occupied
by two historical or topographical subjects. In this instance
they are rustic and marine views. The missing card is the ace
of hearts, and its place is taken by a 5 of the same suit. No
inscriptions. Backs decorated with a plaid pattern.
3f x 21 in.
201. [Frankfort a/M.] Modern. Complete pack, of the same character
as the preceding, with hunting subjects on the aces. No inscriptions. Backs decorated with a pattern of wavy dotted lines,
in red. Edges gilt. In green cardboard case on which is a
representation of a huntsman with his hounds resting.
3} x 21 in.
202. [Frankfort a/M.] Modern. Views of Lisbon. Complete pack
of the same kind, with views of Lisbon on the aces, all having
titles in Portuguese. Probably made for the Portuguese market.
Backs decorated with a plaid pattern.
31 x 2i in. [S. Vol. III, pl. 111.]
203. [Frankfort a/M.] Modern. Battles in Mexico. Complete pack
of the same kind, with incidents in the Mexican war of 1847 on
the aces, all having English titles. The ace of hearts bears
the German imperial duty stamp. Probably made for the
American market. Backs mottled blue. In original wrapper.
34 x 21 in.
[For other packs of the same class see Nos. 222-232.]