Fore-Edge Painting of Playing Cards on Eliza Cook’s

Fore-Edge Painting of Playing Cards on Eliza Cook’s Poetical Works. London, 1864. Deck of 52 cards painted on the fore-edge. Bound in full contemporary green morocco, ruled and lettered in gilt. A.e.g. 8vo ( 6 ½ x 4”). Contains the poem “The Sacrilegious Gamesters.” Front hinge broken with spine cleanly detached. Covers rubbed, chipping and tears to flyleaves. Includes a wooden clamp for displaying the painting.