Chinese playing-cards are generally printed in black on thin cardboard, the average width being about that of a man's" finger. The length is always at least six times that of the width. Some of the packs have representations of ordinary "kings," "queens," and (r knaves" stamped upon them in black. Others are decorated with the figures of animals, birds and fishes.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 214, 10 September 1931, Page 17
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