B.P. Grimaud - Playing cards - Jeu de cartes imagées B.P. Grimaud - Paper
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36-card illustrated French card set by B. P. Grimaud, made of paper, dating from 1900–2000, in good condition, cards measuring 11 cm by 7.4 cm.
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Description from the seller
Set consisting of 27 cards out of 32 (incomplete deck from 1890 – 5 cards missing).
Each card features: a color stencil and a symbolic illustrated scene, a bilingual caption French / English, a reference to traditional cards (hearts, spades, clubs, diamonds).
Examples of cards present :
L’Argent / The Money
Billet doux / Love Letter
Grossesse / With Child
Mélancolie / Trouble
Inconstance / Faithlessness
Une nouvelle / A Novelty
Une jeune fille blonde / A fair haired girl
Historical peculiarity
Some cards bear an old administrative seal :
“République Française – Décret du 12 avril 1890”
This official period stamp attests to an former institutional (administrative or educational) use, reinforcing the authenticity and historical interest of the set.
State conforming to age:
wear from use
small stains and traces of time
light handling marks
cards remain clearly legible and decorative
Deck sold without box.
Standard format of Grimaud cards from the late 19th century.
Notes
A beautiful collection for enthusiasts of :
ancient cartomancy
historical board games
19th-century illustrated cards
French curiosities and popular arts
An authentic object from the late 19th century.
Set consisting of 27 cards out of 32 (incomplete deck from 1890 – 5 cards missing).
Each card features: a color stencil and a symbolic illustrated scene, a bilingual caption French / English, a reference to traditional cards (hearts, spades, clubs, diamonds).
Examples of cards present :
L’Argent / The Money
Billet doux / Love Letter
Grossesse / With Child
Mélancolie / Trouble
Inconstance / Faithlessness
Une nouvelle / A Novelty
Une jeune fille blonde / A fair haired girl
Historical peculiarity
Some cards bear an old administrative seal :
“République Française – Décret du 12 avril 1890”
This official period stamp attests to an former institutional (administrative or educational) use, reinforcing the authenticity and historical interest of the set.
State conforming to age:
wear from use
small stains and traces of time
light handling marks
cards remain clearly legible and decorative
Deck sold without box.
Standard format of Grimaud cards from the late 19th century.
Notes
A beautiful collection for enthusiasts of :
ancient cartomancy
historical board games
19th-century illustrated cards
French curiosities and popular arts
An authentic object from the late 19th century.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
36
Material
Paper
Designer/artist/maker
B.P. Grimaud
Model/name
Jeu de cartes imagées B.P. Grimaud
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good
Height
11 cm
Width
7.4 cm
Estimated period
1900-2000
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