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

iFRENOCIH CARDS.

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158. Ten old cards, on the backs of which are paintings of Dutch heads
well executed in oils. They include a knave of diamonds signed
" Nicolas Dody," a knave of hearts signed "Guillaume Selon,"
a knave of spades bearing N. Dody's initials and inscribed
"Fren pour le Trange," and a king of hearts inscribed "F. P.
Le Trenge."
34 x 24 in. [S. Yol. III, pl. 117.]
159. Six old cards (two kings, two queens and two knaves), unmounted,
uncoloured and lacking the suitmarks; all bearing the name
" Mousse."
3a x 24 in. [S. Vol. III, pl. 117.]
160. Three old cards (two kings and a knave); without the suitmarks.
The knave bears an illegible signature.
161. One diagonal card, composed of a 5 of hearts and a jester. Uncoloured and unmounted.
3 x 24 in.
VI.-CARDS WITHOUT SUITS.
(a.) Instructive.
162. Old Testament. Pack of 25 engraved cards, each having four
subjects from the Old Testament and Apocrypha, with explanation
below. No. 1 is an emblematical representation of the Trinity,
with the title "Dieu Trinite tout Esprit." Numbered throughout 1-25. Backs plain.
44 x 24 in.
163. Bible History. " Cinquieme Jeu de Cartes Historiques, contenant
un abrege de l'Histoire Sainte, depuis la Creation du Monde
jusqu'a la Naissance du Messie, etc. Par E. J." Published by
Vanackere at Lille, and Merigot at Paris. Complete pack of 48,
type-printed, each having a small woodcut medallion at the top.
With two extra cards containing "Avis." In pasteboard case.
4i x 24 in.
164. New Testament. "Septicme Jeu de Cartes Historiques, contenant un abrege de l'Histoire du Nouveau Testament," etc.
Complete pack of 48, with extra card of "Regles du Jeu,"
forming a continuation of the last, and quite similar in character.
Published by Vanackere at Lille, and Nicolle at Paris. In pasteboard case.
41 x 24 in.