Bermann, Josef (sold)
Josef Bermann (1810 - July 4, 1886) was a printer, publisher, photographer, and art dealer located in Vienna, Austria. His is the son of the Westphalian art and antique dealer Jeremiah Bermann (1770 - January 2, 1855), from whom he received his professional training. He became a partner in his father's business in 1836, when it was renamed 'Bermann et Fils', and took over fully in 1847. He did not personally participate in the Spring Revolutions of 1848, but was acquainted with many of the leading revolutionaries. He specialized in sheet music, games, art, and numismatics. From 1861 to 1886 he also worked as secretary of the Corporation of Viennese Book, Art and Music Dealers.
Imaginative pastime evoking swashbuckling adventure.
This card game, printed by Joseph Bermann in the mid-19th century (our dating of 1840 is conjectural) was produced as an entertaining representation of the reciprocal relationships between captains and crews sailing the coasts of Africa. Although not specifically stated or referenced in the game, the majority of European ships sailing to Africa in the mid-19th century were slavers, and the 'treasures', slaves. (more details)