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The Hochman Encyclopedia of American Playing Cards (Paperback)

by Tom Dawson (Author), Judy Dawson (Author)
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This 332-page volume (plus 24 in color) is based on Gene Hochman's The Encyclopedia of American Playing Cards which was originally published in six parts between 1976 and 1981. A complete cataloging of American playing card makers as well as details, types, and brands of playing cards from the late 1700s to the early 1930s. 2,700 black and white illustrations, 324 color illustrations, Index. This Limited edition of 500 is signed and numbered, hardcover. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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  • Paperback: 324 pages
  • Publisher: U.S. Games Systems (December 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1572812990
  • ISBN-13: 978-1572812994
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #889,862 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable for the American card collector, August 30, 2006
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If you are interested in knowing the history of American playing cards, this through book is the best reference I know of. It has an amazing number of illustrations, most black & white but with a thick section of color in the middle of the book.

The authors are members of the club "52+Joker", and have done a real nice job with this book. Note that there are no playing-card rules in this book.
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