Bawden C.B.E. R.A., Edward (1903 – 1989) – SET: Three designs for playing cards.

SET: Three designs for playing cards. Linocut with hand touching in ink and gouache. 1957. Printed on handmade Hayle Mill paper. Originally made for a competition run by De La Rue to celebrate their 125th anniversary. This design was not formally editioned at the time, though an edition of 25 was later produced by Merivale Editions in black and white in 1988. 12x8 inches.