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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16CATALOGUE OF CARDS.

2. Thomas Creswick; c. 1825. Complete pack, single-ended. The
diamond court cards are oriental characters, and those of hearts,
spades and clubs historical personages of the Tudor period. Dutycard similar to the last, with the number 8. Backs plain.
31 x 21 in.
3. Thomas Creswick; c. 1830. Same pack as the last; a later
issue, with the shilling duty card, which bears the maker's name
only. Backs decorated with a pattern of black stars. Much
soiled.
4. De la Rue & Co.; modern. Complete pack, double-ended, with
the shilling duty card, on which is the maker's name. Backs
decorated with a bunch of flowers on a green ground. Much
soiled.
33 x 21 in.
5. De la Rue & Co.; modern. Imperfect pack (wanting the 3 of
clubs), double-ended, with the shilling duty card, on which is the
maker's name. Backs decorated with the arms of the Queen and
Prince Albert, on a green ground.
3 x 221 in.
6. De la Rue & Co.; modern. Complete pack, double-ended, with
the shilling duty card, on which is the maker's name. Backs
decorated with a geometrical pattern in red and yellow.
33 x 21 in.
7. De la Rue & Co.; modern. Complete pack, double-ended, with
the present duty card. Backs decorated with the arms of the
Prince of Wales on a ground of roses. In original wrapper.
33 x 21 in.
8. De la Rue & Co.; modern. Complete pack, similar to the last.
Backs decorated with the arms of the Princess of Wales, on a
ground of lilies.
34 x 22 in.
9. De la Rue & Co.; modern. Complete pack, double-ended, with
the present duty card. The ace of diamonds bears two Italian
duty stamps. Backs decorated with a panel of red and blue
ornament.
3 x 221 in.
10. De la Rue & Co.; modern. Complete pack, double-ended, with
the present duty card. Backs decorated with a floral pattern on
a green ground.
3 x 221 in.