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TRANSFORMATION PLAYING CARDS (4)

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07033. Art of Erté Sobranie Semi Transformation Set 1983

Superlative plush presentation set sealed intact as new comprising 2 packs of playing cards designed by Erté with leather bound 164 page gilt edged book and explanatory leaflet. In shiny highly lacquered box with gilt lettering. A Special Edition Produced by Sobranie of London'. Commissioned from the artist, now aged 90, by the Company for presentation in limited edition. Illustrated book (playing card size) with detail of Erté's life and work in pre-revolutionary Russia, fashionable Paris of the 9102's and the glamour of Hollywood. Graceful, charming and superb item. As new.

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Price:
£250.00 / $500.00

00108. Circus Transformation USA 1988

USA Published by F Robert Schick (Posthumous) 1988. 'Circus Transformation Playing cards' complete 54 cards with two jokers. Limited to 1000 numbered decks. Extended explanatory booklet and a commemorative medal in large wooden box made in California. Booklet published in London. High quality larger than standard cards with gilt edges made by Carta Mundi, Belgium A true 'Transformation' pack based on the Circus theme. Completed by the artist and published by his wife on his passing on 16 June 1988. Mint sealed as new.

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Price:
£48.00 / $96.00

05334. Cotta's Wallenstein 1807 Original Playing Cards

Germany, Tubingen 'Wallenstein' Transformation cards by J C Cotta published 1807 designed by Christian Wilhelm von Faber du Four. Copper plate engraved complete original 52 card. One of a series of the 'Karten Almanachs' began in 1804. The twelve court cards in this pack are characters from Schiller's play 'Wallenstein': The King of spades represents General Christian van Ilow and the Queen of Spades Countess Terzky, as two instances. The Jack of Clubs is the English captain Devereux. The pip cards have been quaintly and cleverly transformed and are unrelated to the 'Wallenstein' theme. A facsimile was produced by George Olms Verlag in 1970. The condition of this pack is lightly soiled and used, otherwise in good condition intact without tears or damage. Catalogue reference: Field #10

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Price:
£2,200.00 / $4,400.00

04610. Matarelli Transformation Facsimile

Facsimile Transformation Playing Cards original 1850 by Adolfo Matarelli Limited edition 358 of 600 reprinted by Arienti Solleone Carte Lissone (Mi, Italia) 1982 Carte Comiche Italiane A Transformazione disegni di Adolfo Matarelli, Lit G. Payer - Firence 1982. 54 very colourful high quality print playing cards including 2 cards in original box, cards in execellnt condition.

Price:
£20.00 / $40.00

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