F. d’Alphonse Arnoult

Finely engraved deck by F. d’Alphonse Arnoult (Paris), c.1860.

Above: cards from a finely engraved deck with scenic aces by F. d’Alphonse Arnoult (Paris), c.1860. 52 cards.

Above: satirical engraving published in "Punch" magazine, August 8th 1857, depicting four card players outside a cafe in Dieppe. Courtesy Matt Probert.