Shipman’s Guide: early card-packs and the Arcana
In late medieval Europe, among the various forms of card-sets that were tried, two were apparently found most useful.
By Diane O'Donovan
Member since January 09, 2002
Retired university lecturer. Researcher into the origins of playing cards in Europe, the internal structure of the pack, court cards, the tarot symbols, etc.
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