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Stacked decks : the art and history of erotic playing cards
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Stacked decks : the art and history of erotic playing cards

by Mark Lee Rotenberg, Rotenberg Collection

A survey of the Rotenberg Collection of vintage erotic playing cards dating from 1835. This volume features international examples of pin-up art, instructional decks, and items in diverse formats, including miniature, round, and square cards.

Accession 17014 ISBN 9781594741548 Publisher Quirk Books
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