- 118
Playing Cards
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- [Astrophilogeon, a Game of Science and Amusement]. London: Charles Hodges, 1828
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60 cards, each 60 x 95mm., engraved, 30 celestial cards hand-coloured and 30 terrestrial cards hand coloured in outline, plain versos, 16 mounted in a frame, the rest in a folder attached to back of frame
Literature
Ortiz-Patiño 22; Cary Collection 104; Fournier 140; R. Tilley’s A History of playing cards 116
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
The cards are decorated with maps of the various countries and pictorial depiction of the Zodiac and star systems. Nine of the cards have a crown printed on the top right corner indicating a country with a monarchy.
Lacking actual suit signs, the cards are more likely to be “Game Cards” than playing cards. Later editions have suits added.