Jeu des Philosophes – Éditions Dusserre – Voltaire, Rousseau, Molière, La Fontaine – French Revolution Deck

Jeu des Philosophes de l’An II – Rare French historical reproduction deck by Éditions J.C. Dusserre, printed in France.

Originally created in Paris in 1793 (Year II of the French Republic) by Master Gayant, this unique Revolutionary deck replaced the traditional court figures with symbolic representations:

• Kings → Philosophers (Voltaire, Rousseau, La Fontaine, Molière)

• Queens → Virtues (Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Strength)

• Jacks → Soldiers of the Republic (Sans-Culotte, Fusilier, Artilleryman, National Guard)

The original is preserved in the Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris. This faithful reproduction by Éditions Dusserre captures the Enlightenment and Revolutionary spirit, making it a true collector’s item.

🔹 Complete 52-card deck
🔹 Publisher: Éditions J.C. Dusserre – Maîtres Cartiers Boechat Frères
🔹 Language: French
🔹 Printed in France
🔹 Condition: Cards in excellent, almost unused condition; box shows very light wear (see photos)

A rare and elegant deck for collectors of Éditions Dusserre, historical playing cards, and French Revolution memorabilia.

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