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A10737
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Playing cards, full set; 'Imperial Royal' playing cards published by S & J Fuller, 34 Rathbone Place, London, 1828. Printed on card with a green reverse. The court cards show portraits of historical figures of England, Spain, Turkey and France. Three of the Aces are decorated with royal insignia whilst the fourth (A♠) is the 'Old Frizzle' duty Ace.
K♠ Henry VIII, Q♠ Anne Boleyn, J♠ Cardinal Wolsey
K♥ Francis I, Q♥ Eleonora of Portugal, J♥ Cardinal du Bellay
K♣ Suliman the Magnificent, Q♣ Roxalana, J♣ Bararossa
K♦ Emperor Charles V, Q♦ Isabella, J♦ Cardinal Adrian (afterwards Pope).
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early-mid 19th century, circa 1828
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