Abstract These are 3¼" x 4 7/8". Like those in other Kempenaar series, they add an oval in the lower left: apparently a man with a pitchfork and a seated woman are both drinking Elixir De Kempenaar. The border of each card has its own intricate pattern. The cards of this "B" series are numbered "6" (Wagoneer in Mud) and "7" (TMCM) in the lower right of the picture side. "Elixir De Kempenaar" is on both sides of each card. The verso of each has "Imp. J.E. Goossens, Brussels," and the text of its...

Abstract These cards, except for the change of language, are like the Kempenaar Dutch oriental cards of Series C. Like them, these cards are smaller versions in the style of the Bon Marché Oriental series. While those Bon Marché cards are 4" x 5½", these are 3¼" x 4 7/8". The cards are numbered "1" through "24" in "Serié C" on the bottom of the verso. "Elixir De Kempenaar" is on both sides of each card. The verso of each also has "Imp. J.E. Goossens, Brussels," and the text of its fable. These...

Abstract Here are beautiful cards presenting some of the best scenes from the oriental series of Bon Marché. Like the Kempenaar French oriental cards, these cards are smaller versions in the style of the Bon Marché Oriental series. While those cards are 4" x 5½", these are 3¼" x 4 7/8". Apparently the publisher of the cards made mistakes in numbering these cards. Three of the eleven have numbers within the front portrait (3, 4, 12). Each has a number on the verso: "Reeks A (12 fabelen) No " but...

Abstract Like the Kempenaar French oriental cards, these cards are smaller versions in the style of the Bon Marché Oriental series. While those cards are 4" x 5½", these are 3¼" x 4 7/8". Nine of the cards are numbered on the front; there are also strange numbers on the verso. On the front, there are clear numbers for 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12. Numbers on the verso of the other three help to fit them in as 4, 6, and 9, respectively. Fully eight have "Reeks B (12 Fabelen) No. 2"! How can...

Abstract Like the Kempenaar French oriental cards, these cards are smaller versions in the style of the Bon Marché Oriental series. While those cards are 4" x 5½", these are 3¼" x 4 7/8". The cards are numbered "1" through "24" in "Reeks C" on the bottom of the verso. "Elixir De Kempenaar" is on both sides of each card. The picture side includes a small cameo of a couple enjoying the elixir. The verso of each also "Druk J.E. Goossens, Brussels," and the text of its fable. Like the French...