​​my playing card collection

Originally published in 1858 by B.P. Grimaud in honour of Napoleon III and printed by F. Chardon publishing house. The Emperor and Empress Eugenie represent France, Prince Albert and Queen Victoria represent England, the Emperor Francois -Joseph and empress Elizabeth represent Austria, Alexander II and empress Marie represent Russia. The original is conserved in La Bibliotèque Nationale de Paris:

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The edition was reprinted by J.C Duserre.