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

SPA NISH CARDS.

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40. Perpignan. Dessoris; 19th century. Imperfect pack of 47, made
in France for the Spanish market. The ace of coins has the arms of
Spain with scrolls inscribed " Dessoris a Perpignan," and on every
court card is printed " Dessoris, France." The missing card is the
knight of swords. Backs decorated with a pattern of spots, in
blue.
3- x 24 in. [S. Vol. III, pl. 98.]
41. Perpignan. Dessoris. Imperfect pack of 46, more recent than
the last, but inscribed in the same way. The missing cards are
the 3 and 6 of swords. Backs plain.
38 x 21 in.
42. Valencia. J. Bau; modern. Complete pack (unused), with
original wrapper. The ace of coins has a laurelled head and is
inscribed "Fabrica de Jose Bau." The wrapper is lettered "Jose
Bau, Calle de Murillo 38, Valencia." Backs marbled in green.
34 x 24 in.
43. Valencia. S. Dura; modern. Complete pack (unused), with
original wrapper. The ace of coins has a laurelled head and is
inscribed "Simeon Dura, Valencia." The wrapper is lettered
"Fabrica de Naipes. Simeon Dura. Guillem de Castro 130,
Valencia, numero 1." Backs marbled in black.
34 x 2 in.
44. Place of issue uncertain. J. Barbot; 18th century. Imperfect
pack of 47. The ace of coins has the arms of Spain displayed
on an eagle, with the name J. Barbot below, and on the 2 are the
shields of Aragon and Castile. The large coin in the 5 of coins
has the head of a king. The maker's monogram appears on the
2 of swords and the ace of clubs. The missing card is the 3 of
clubs. On every card the English equivalent has been added in
pen and ink. Backs decorated with a pattern of stars, in blue.
3X x 21 in. [S. Vol. III, pl. 99.]
45. Place of issue uncertain. J. Bernard; 18th century. Complete pack, probably made in France for the Spanish market. The
ace of coins has the arms of Spain on an eagle, and is inscribed
"Jean Bernard," which name (or its initials) appears also on seven
other cards. The large coin in the 5 of coins has the two profile
heads. The backs, which are plain, have titles of books written on
them, showing that the cards have been used for a library catalogue.
38 x 2i in. [S. Vol. III, pl. 96.]