Gambling Memorabilia & Playing Cards
Sat, Mar 28, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 234
Hodges Astrological Pack of Playing Cards.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Hodges Astrological Pack of Playing Cards. London: Stopforth & Son, ca. 1830. 52 + EC + original box. Includes one unembellished Hiems card. Very light soiling, else very good. Hand colored. The court cards represent mythological gods and the remaining cards bear pictorial representations of the constellations with superimposed suit symbols. Gilt edges. Fournier (pg. 221, #156). A magnificent pack, and a companion to the Hodges Geographical Deck.
