Ganjifa, the Playing Cards of India

Von Leyden, Rudolph

ISBN 10: 0905209176 ISBN 13: 9780905209173

Published by Francis Cairns, 1982

Language: English

Condition: Used - Near fine Soft cover

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Ganjifa: The Playing Cards of India by Rudolf von Leyden with contributions by Michael Dummett. Published by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1982.

An important scholarly study of Ganjifa, the traditional hand-painted playing cards of India. Produced in conjunction with the 1982 Festival of India exhibition at the Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood, this work provides a comprehensive survey of Indian playing card traditions along with a detailed catalog of the Victoria and Albert Museum collection.

The book examines the history, symbolism, regional variations, artistic development, and cultural significance of Ganjifa cards, which represent one of the world's most distinctive and historically important playing card traditions. Contributions by renowned game historian Michael Dummett add further academic significance. Richly illustrated throughout with examples from major museum collections including the Victoria and Albert Museum, British Museum, National Museum of India, and other international institutions.

An essential reference for collectors of antique playing cards, gambling history, game studies, Indian art, Asian cultural history, museum publications, and card-game scholarship.

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Tight binding. First Edition, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1982. ISBN 0905290176. Clean pages with no writing or markings noted. Illustrated softcover with light shelf wear, minor edge wear, and handling wear consistent with age. Interior pages remain clean and well preserved. Overall an attractive collectible reference copy. Please Zoom Photos.

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Ganjifa, the Playing Cards of India

Publisher

Francis Cairns

Publication Date

1982

Language

English

ISBN 10

0905209176

ISBN 13

9780905209173

Binding

Soft cover

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1st Edition

Printing

1st Printing

Condition

Near Fine

Weight

437 grams

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