- 117
Playing cards
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- [The New Geographical Cards or Court Game of Geography]. London: Charles Hodges, 1827, [but William and Henry Rock, 1839]
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52 cards, each 95 x 65mm., engraved, suit signs coloured by hand, plain versos, together with instruction booklet in original wrappers,12 mounted in a frame, the rest in a folder attached to back of frame
Literature
Ortiz-Patiño 14; Cary Collection 106; Fournier 154; King p.165
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
Set of geographical playing cards, first issued by Charles Hodges in 1827. The face cards (jack, king, queen) with historical portraits, the other cards with maps. Each suit representing the continents of Europe, Asia, America and Africa.