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• SCARCITY: 9.1/10

• CONDITION: (Subjective) Historic / MID GRADE / Age Wear / Slight Surface Soiling / Highly Acceptable for its Rarity..

• YEAR: c1817

• METHOD: Fine Engraved / Stencil Coloured

• PROCESS: Copperplate

• Country: France

• CARD: ( Queen of Spades )

• Medium: Fine Laid Linen Stock

• BACK: Plain

• FRONT: Hildegarde

• ENGRAVER: Gustave Houbigant

• DECK NAME: Cartes Royales / or Dames

RARE and BEAUTIFUL Masterpieces of CARD ART!

• Armand Gustave Houbigant created a new set of playing cards in c.1816 based on realistic historical characters, intending to relieve players from the boring official “portraits” of the time. The court cards represent the dynasties of Charlemagne, Saint Louis, Francis I and Henry IV.

Queen of Spades = “Hildegarde”

• The name Hildegarde (or Hildegard) comes from early medieval Germanic nobility

• Most commonly associated with:

• Hildegard of Vinzgau (8th century)

• She was the wife of Charlemagne, one of the most powerful rulers in European history

This historic card is documented and has been referenced by: Willshire, William Hughes:

"A descriptive catalogue of playing and other cards in the British Museum.

These Museum quality Cartes Royales 2nd edition cards from Paris: Widow Dambrin during 1817 are incredibly rare.

This is a true piece of history as this historical card does tell a story and also proves that owning such a magnificent card is truly remarkable! Gorgeous spectacular example is one reason to own such a piece that's rich in history.

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