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Lot 228
  • 228

Playing cards--Love cards, or the intrigues and amusements of that passion merrily display'd

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • London: John Lenthall, [c. 1710]
  • Paper
52 cards, each 95 x 60mm., engraved, plain versos, 13 mounted in a frame, the rest in a folder attached to the back of the frame

Literature

Ortiz-Patiño 9; All cards on the table 265; Fournier, British Isles 30 (dated to c. 1700); Hamilton, Playing cards in the Victoria & Albert Museum 111

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

"It is a pity the publishing history of this pack is so obscure as it is, simply, a joy to behold" (All cards on the table, p. 342). Lenthall advertised this pack of cards in 1709 and in 1714.