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jmd, thanks for your kind words.
Now, here's the list of the extant Conver cards.
(I really appreciate the great help of Mr. Depaulis.)
FRANCE:
- Bibliotheque Nationale (Paris)
The original of Heron reproduction. Probably early 19th century.
Complete (78 cards).
UK:
- British Museum (London)
I think this is from Lady Charlotte Schreiber's collection, 4 cards of which
can be seen in Kaplan's Encyclopedia I, p151. Probably early 19th century.
77 cards.
- Guildhall Library (London)
This belongs to "the Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards" Collection.
Probably 19th century (post 1808). Complete (78 cards).
USA:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library (New Haven, Conneticut)
There are 2 DECKS. Both are from Cary Collection and 19th-century copies.
Complete (78 cards each).
GERMANY:
- Deutsches Spielkartenmuseum (Leinfelden-Echterdingen)
A fragmentary copy. 19th-century.
SWITZERLAND:
- Museum zu Allerheiligen (Schaffhausen)
From Kumpel (UMLAUT on u) Collection.
"To be on exhibition next Autumn"!
SPAIN:
- Museo de Naipes Fournier de Alava (Vitoria-Gasteiz)
?
JAPAN :
- Miike Playing Card Memorial Museum (Omuta)
9 cards. 18th century.
I hear there are a few more.
(To be continued.)
Now, here's the list of the extant Conver cards.
(I really appreciate the great help of Mr. Depaulis.)
FRANCE:
- Bibliotheque Nationale (Paris)
The original of Heron reproduction. Probably early 19th century.
Complete (78 cards).
UK:
- British Museum (London)
I think this is from Lady Charlotte Schreiber's collection, 4 cards of which
can be seen in Kaplan's Encyclopedia I, p151. Probably early 19th century.
77 cards.
- Guildhall Library (London)
This belongs to "the Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards" Collection.
Probably 19th century (post 1808). Complete (78 cards).
USA:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library (New Haven, Conneticut)
There are 2 DECKS. Both are from Cary Collection and 19th-century copies.
Complete (78 cards each).
GERMANY:
- Deutsches Spielkartenmuseum (Leinfelden-Echterdingen)
A fragmentary copy. 19th-century.
SWITZERLAND:
- Museum zu Allerheiligen (Schaffhausen)
From Kumpel (UMLAUT on u) Collection.
"To be on exhibition next Autumn"!
SPAIN:
- Museo de Naipes Fournier de Alava (Vitoria-Gasteiz)
?
JAPAN :
- Miike Playing Card Memorial Museum (Omuta)
9 cards. 18th century.
I hear there are a few more.
(To be continued.)