Charles Hodges Astronomical Playing Cards, London, Stopforth & Sons

Circa.1828, a set of 52 hand-coloured engraved cards, each stencilled with suit together with an Ace duty card, all with gilt edges, the set held within its original teal green printed card box, reading " New Royal Playing Cards, Patronized by His Majesty (George IV) published by Charles Hodges 27 Portman Street, Portman Sq. London", the reverse with reading "London Printed and Published by Charles Hodges Bookseller & Stationer 27 Portman Street, Portman Square" and with applied sticker above.

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