- 122
Playing cards
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Les Tables de Geographie reduites en un Jeu de Cartes. Paris: Pierre du Val, 1699
- Paper
52 cards on one double-page uncut sheet, with suit markings and numbers in upper left-hand corner, medallion portraits on the court cards, and 4 maps and coat of arms in dedicatory panel at top, framed and glazed, some slight spotting
Literature
Ortiz-Patiño 1
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
Royal Geographer to Louis XIV, Pierre Duval’s cards were published as an educational 52 playing card game in France in 1669. In this uncut sheet the suit of spades is allocated to the countries in Africa, each card listing statistical information such as cities, rivers and other features. Countries of Europe are on hearts, Asia on diamonds and the Americas on clubs. Three of the cards of each suit are decorated with a medallion of an indigenous head.