Proof Sheet of 12 - Netherlands

The different patterns of Playing Cards are often identified by just one particular card in a pack. Thus this 'Dutch Pattern' known as the Royal Playing Cards is identified by the Queens holding various objects, a mirror, bird, and a flower. Unusually the one single sheet here has only the black cards, which include Spades and Clubs, already printed and the other half awaits the application of the red Hearts and Diamonds. Measures 8 1/2" x 14 1/2". Rare!