Jeu Romantique de Nanteuil
“Jeu Romantique de Nanteuil” published by Éditions Dusserre, Paris, based on originals published in 1838.
“Jeu Romantique de Nanteuil” published by Éditions Dusserre, Paris, is a facsimile based on an original set of playing cards published by Montoux in 1838 which was inspired by illustrations by Célestine Nanteuil (1813-1873).
Original sets of 32 cards can be viewed on the Bibliothèque Nationale de France website here and here►
Above: “Jeu Romantique de Nanteuil” published by Éditions Dusserre, Paris, reproducing an original set of playing cards published by Montoux in 1838 which was inspired by the work of Célestine Nanteuil (1813-1873).
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