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Playing Cards
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 GBP
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Description
- [The 52 Counties of England and Wales, Geographically described in a pack of Cards. London: Robert Morden, 1676]
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53 cards (1 explanatory card and 52 suit cards), each 95 x 60mm., engraved maps, suit symbols stencilled and coloured, plain versos, 13 mounted in a frame, the rest in a folder attached to back of frame, without the general map of England to complete the pack
Literature
Ortiz-Patiño 123; Skelton. County Atlases of the British Isles 94; King, Miniature Antique maps, p.116; Cary Collection 109
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."
"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
First edition and issue of this uncommon set of playing cards containing a wealth of information about principal towns, distances from London, hills and rivers. The court cards have the king depicted as Charles II, the Queen, his wife, Catherine of Braganza and the Jack various male heads.
For many counties the Morden playing card is the earliest separate printed county map to show any roads.
For many counties the Morden playing card is the earliest separate printed county map to show any roads.