Lot 81: Stefano della Bella (1610-1664)

Stefano della Bella (1610-1664)
Jeu de la Mythologie (de Vesme 490-541)
the set of 52 etched playing cards, lacking the title page, 1644, on thin (oriental?) paper laid onto card, very good impressions of these rare prints, with the guidelines in the text still printing clearly, fourth state (of five), trimmed on or just inside the platemark (as issued), all tipped to a wove support sheet, some foxing, generally in good condition
P., S. 90 x 55 mm. (and similar) (52)