Jacob's Bible Cards. Designed by Raban.
AUCTION 53 |
Thursday, December 08th,
2011 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letters & Graphic Art
Lot 247
(RABAN, ZE'EV).
Jacob's Bible Cards. Designed by Raban.
Tel Aviv: Lion Playing Cards Factory circa 1950
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
PRICE REALIZED $900
"Jacob's Bible Cards brings the romance and the colour of the Bible into the card-pack by substituting famous Bible characters for the conventional Kings, Queens and jacks. These cards enablke the players to combine education with pleasure.
Cf. Israel Museum Catalogue, Bezalel no.1372 and color plate 7; and YU Museum Catalogue, Raban nos.139-40.