CIP4239

THE COURT GAME OF ASTROPHILOGEON

c1827/1828 made by Charles Hodges engraved and hand coloured. A full set of 60 cards utilising 30 maps and 30 constellations.
Legends concerning Latitude/Declination are printed at the foot of all cards, and abbreviated versions, rounded to the nearest degree, appear as 'indices' at the top left.
Where the 'index' on a map coincides with that on a constellation card the 'index' is underlines,this being an important feature of the game.
Nine cards have a Crown printed at the top right as principal monarchies [ Persia, China, Spain & Portugal, Turkey, Austria, France, British Isles,Prussia, Russia in Europe ]
Black leather box bearing title [ this has the usual scuff marks ]
The cards are in very good condition with the occasional non-distracting surface mark. The pictures really tell their own story.
Cards are gilt edged.

c1806 John Wallis Comic Cards - 52 Droll Characters for the Amusement of Children with Playing Card inserts

The cards measure 1.5 by 2.25 inches approx - Each card has a hand painted character on it with two line verse + a small insert card - The art work in wonderful and shows so much about the style of the period - These cards are in their original box , missing bottom flap - with original label.

The cards are complete [ 52/52 ] The condition is worn - extremely rare.

Very little is known about this pack, we have been unable to trace it in any of the major collections.
The first spade card is very interesting as it bears no 'Spade Suit' for had it done so it would have been liable for Duty which would have place it outside the pockets of the intended audience - the children's market.

1874 Playing cards to commemorate the Marriage of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, with Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovina of Russia

The aces have portraits of Queen Victoria, General Grant, Tsar Alexander II and Kasier William I - Kings represent - King of Belgium, Crown Prince of Prussia, Prince of Wales and King of Italy, Queens represent Princess of Wales, Empress of Austria, Queen of Greece and Crown Princess of Germany - Jacks represent Scotland, France, Spain and Switzerland - Backs are Coat of Arms of Duke of Edinburgh above Imperial Russian Arms (double -headed eagle with St George on an escutcheo of pretence - Designed by Reuben Townroe - Complete 52/52 - Blue / Gold Backs - Condition - very good - near mint - slightly concaved

£650



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