A proof copy of a printed album of playing card samples

by Playing Cards, Karuta かるた

$3,950 · Offered by Jonathan A. Hill Bookseller

8vo 245 x 168 mm. , orig. wrappers, orig. paper stitching. Japan : from upper wrapper in trans. : “1801…July.” A very rare proof copy, roughly printed, of a sample book of a variety of Japanese playing cards karuta かるた; from the Portuguese carta , introduced by the Portuguese traders during the late 16th century. The variety of card games we find in this album includes: 1. Hyakunin Isshu karuta

• Binding: Wrappers

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