MAPS ON PLAYING CARDS
1838 Map of Spain & Portugal on a Playing Card.
From the Court Game of Geography, a pack of Playing Cards, published by William and Henry Rock at 11 Walbrook, London
This card, six of hearts, reflects Spain & Portugal’s position in Europe. Spain is bounded on the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean. On the east by by the Mediterranean and on the north by the Bay of Biscay and the Pyrennean Mountains. The south is bordered by the Straits of Gibraltar
Portugal, the most westerly kingdom in Europe is bounded on the south and west by the Atlantic Ocean and on the north and east by Spain.
The card is from a plate made by Charles Hodges in 1828 – unchanged – so reflects the boundaries of a decade or more earlier.
The card is in good condition.
Postage at cost
REF: CGG_SPA 
£80.00
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1838 Map of CHINA on a Playing Card.
From the Court Game of Geography, a pack of Playing Cards, published by William and Henry Rock at 11 Walbrook, London
This card, ten of diamonds, reflects China’s Boundaries in 1828 or earlier.
The card is from a plate made by Charles Hodges in 1828 – unchanged – so reflects the boundaries of a decade or more earlier.
The card is in good condition.
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REF: CGG_CHINA
£100.00
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1828 Map of on a Playing Card.
From the Court Game of Geography, a pack of Playing Cards, published by William and Henry Rock at 11 Walbrook, London
The Ace of Clubs represents the continent of Africa with some surrounding Countries
The card is from a plate made by Charles Hodges in 1828 – unchanged – so reflects the boundaries of a decade or more earlier.
The card is in good condition.
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REF: CGG_Africa_00H2
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1838 Map of on a Playing Card.
From the Court Game of Geography, a pack of Playing Cards, published by William and Henry Rock at 11 Walbrook, London
This card, nine of spades, reflects the Canadian borders of 1828 and depicts the Northern ‘British America’ and the Southern ‘United States’
The card is from a plate made by Charles Hodges in 1828 – unchanged – so reflects the boundaries of a decade or more earlier.
The card is in good condition.
REF: CGG_Canada
£100.00
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1838 Map of on a Playing Card.
From the Court Game of Geography, a pack of Playing Cards, published by William and Henry Rock at 11 Walbrook, London
8 Clubs depicts Marocco.
The card is from a plate made by Charles Hodges in 1828 – unchanged – so reflects the boundaries of a decade or more earlier.
The card is in good condition.
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REF: CGG_MAROCCO
£80.00
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1838 Map of on a Playing Card.
From the Court Game of Geography, a pack of Playing Cards, published by William and Henry Rock at 11 Walbrook, London
Ace of Spades – America
By 1838 Playing card makers/publishers were obliged by law to have a duty Ace of Spades for a suited pack of cards.
One can only assume that Rock Bros circumvented this law by calling the pack a ‘Game’ !
The card is from a plate made by Charles Hodges in 1828 – unchanged – so reflects the boundaries of a decade or more earlier.
The card is in good condition.
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REF: CGG_AMERICA
£150.00
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1828 Map of on a Playing Card.
From the Court Game of Geography, a pack of Playing Cards, published by Charles Hodges of Portman Street, London; Card Maker to His Majesty.
This card, six of hearts, reflects Spain & Portugal’s position in Europe. Spain is bounded on the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean. On the east by by the Mediterranean and on the north by the Bay of Biscay and the Pyrennean Mountains. The south is bordered by the Straits of Gibraltar
Portugal, the most westerly kingdom in Europe is bounded on the south and west by the Atlantic Ocean and on the north and east by Spain.
The card measures approx: 65mm by 98mm.
The card is in good condition.
First Class / Air Mail Postage: to UK – £4.45 / to Europe – £8.00 / to Other £10.95 Insurance is an additional £5.00 to any Country for the first £250.00 We combine postage and only charge our costs.
REF: CGG_SPA
£80.00
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1828 Map of on a Playing Card.
From the Court Game of Geography, a pack of Playing Cards, published by Charles Hodges of Portman Street, London; Card Maker to His Majesty.
This card, six of hearts, reflects Spain & Portugal’s position in Europe. Spain is bounded on the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean. On the east by by the Mediterranean and on the north by the Bay of Biscay and the Pyrennean Mountains. The south is bordered by the Straits of Gibraltar
Portugal, the most westerly kingdom in Europe is bounded on the south and west by the Atlantic Ocean and on the north and east by Spain.
The card measures approx: 65mm by 98mm.
The card is in good condition.
First Class / Air Mail Postage: to UK – £4.45 / to Europe – £8.00 / to Other £10.95 Insurance is an additional £5.00 to any Country for the first £250.00 We combine postage and only charge our costs.
REF: CGG_SPA
£80.00
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1828 Map of on a Playing Card.
From the Court Game of Geography, a pack of Playing Cards, published by Charles Hodges of Portman Street, London; Card Maker to His Majesty.
This card, six of hearts, reflects Spain & Portugal’s position in Europe. Spain is bounded on the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean. On the east by by the Mediterranean and on the north by the Bay of Biscay and the Pyrennean Mountains. The south is bordered by the Straits of Gibraltar
Portugal, the most westerly kingdom in Europe is bounded on the south and west by the Atlantic Ocean and on the north and east by Spain.
The card measures approx: 65mm by 98mm.
The card is in good condition.
First Class / Air Mail Postage: to UK – £4.45 / to Europe – £8.00 / to Other £10.95 Insurance is an additional £5.00 to any Country for the first £250.00 We combine postage and only charge our costs.
REF: CGG_SPA
£80.00
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1828 Map of on a Playing Card.
From the Court Game of Geography, a pack of Playing Cards, published by Charles Hodges of Portman Street, London; Card Maker to His Majesty.
This card, six of hearts, reflects Spain & Portugal’s position in Europe. Spain is bounded on the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean. On the east by by the Mediterranean and on the north by the Bay of Biscay and the Pyrennean Mountains. The south is bordered by the Straits of Gibraltar
Portugal, the most westerly kingdom in Europe is bounded on the south and west by the Atlantic Ocean and on the north and east by Spain.
The card measures approx: 65mm by 98mm.
The card is in good condition.
First Class / Air Mail Postage: to UK – £4.45 / to Europe – £8.00 / to Other £10.95 Insurance is an additional £5.00 to any Country for the first £250.00 We combine postage and only charge our costs.
REF: CGG_SPA
£80.00
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1828 Map of on a Playing Card.
From the Court Game of Geography, a pack of Playing Cards, published by Charles Hodges of Portman Street, London; Card Maker to His Majesty.
This card, six of hearts, reflects Spain & Portugal’s position in Europe. Spain is bounded on the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean. On the east by by the Mediterranean and on the north by the Bay of Biscay and the Pyrennean Mountains. The south is bordered by the Straits of Gibraltar
Portugal, the most westerly kingdom in Europe is bounded on the south and west by the Atlantic Ocean and on the north and east by Spain.
The card measures approx: 65mm by 98mm.
The card is in good condition.
First Class / Air Mail Postage: to UK – £4.45 / to Europe – £8.00 / to Other £10.95 Insurance is an additional £5.00 to any Country for the first £250.00 We combine postage and only charge our costs.
REF: CGG_SPA
£80.00
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1828 Map of on a Playing Card.
From the Court Game of Geography, a pack of Playing Cards, published by Charles Hodges of Portman Street, London; Card Maker to His Majesty.
This card, six of hearts, reflects Spain & Portugal’s position in Europe. Spain is bounded on the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean. On the east by by the Mediterranean and on the north by the Bay of Biscay and the Pyrennean Mountains. The south is bordered by the Straits of Gibraltar
Portugal, the most westerly kingdom in Europe is bounded on the south and west by the Atlantic Ocean and on the north and east by Spain.
The card measures approx: 65mm by 98mm.
The card is in good condition.
First Class / Air Mail Postage: to UK – £4.45 / to Europe – £8.00 / to Other £10.95 Insurance is an additional £5.00 to any Country for the first £250.00 We combine postage and only charge our costs.
REF: CGG_SPA
£80.00
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1828 Map of on a Playing Card.
From the Court Game of Geography, a pack of Playing Cards, published by Charles Hodges of Portman Street, London; Card Maker to His Majesty.
This card, six of hearts, reflects Spain & Portugal’s position in Europe. Spain is bounded on the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean. On the east by by the Mediterranean and on the north by the Bay of Biscay and the Pyrennean Mountains. The south is bordered by the Straits of Gibraltar
Portugal, the most westerly kingdom in Europe is bounded on the south and west by the Atlantic Ocean and on the north and east by Spain.
The card measures approx: 65mm by 98mm.
The card is in good condition.
First Class / Air Mail Postage: to UK – £4.45 / to Europe – £8.00 / to Other £10.95 Insurance is an additional £5.00 to any Country for the first £250.00 We combine postage and only charge our costs.
REF: CGG_SPA
£80.00
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1828 Map of on a Playing Card.
From the Court Game of Geography, a pack of Playing Cards, published by Charles Hodges of Portman Street, London; Card Maker to His Majesty.
This card, six of hearts, reflects Spain & Portugal’s position in Europe. Spain is bounded on the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean. On the east by by the Mediterranean and on the north by the Bay of Biscay and the Pyrennean Mountains. The south is bordered by the Straits of Gibraltar
Portugal, the most westerly kingdom in Europe is bounded on the south and west by the Atlantic Ocean and on the north and east by Spain.
The card measures approx: 65mm by 98mm.
The card is in good condition.
First Class / Air Mail Postage: to UK – £4.45 / to Europe – £8.00 / to Other £10.95 Insurance is an additional £5.00 to any Country for the first £250.00 We combine postage and only charge our costs.
REF: CGG_SPA
£80.00
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1828 Map of Prussia on a Playing Card.
From the Court Game of Geography, a pack of Playing Cards, published by Charles Hodges of Portman Street, London; Card Maker to His Majesty.
The card measures approx: 65mm by 98mm.
The card is in good condition.
First Class / Air Mail Postage: to UK – £4.45 / to Europe – £8.00 / to Other £10.95 Insurance is an additional £5.00 to any Country for the first £250.00 We combine postage and only charge our costs.
REF: CGG_PRU
£80.00
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1828 Map of Europe on Ace of Hearts Playing Card
From the Court Game of Geography, a pack of Playing Cards, published by Charles Hodges of Portman Street, London; Card Maker to His Majesty.
The card measures approx: 65mm by 98mm.
First Class / Air Mail Postage: to UK – £4.45 / to Europe – £8.00 / to Other £10.95 Insurance is an additional £5.00 to any Country for the first £250.00 We combine postage and only charge our costs.
REF: CGG_EUR
£100.00
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1828 Map of NETHERLANDS on a Playing Card.
From the Court Game of Geography, a pack of Playing Cards, published by Charles Hodges of Portman Street, London; Card Maker to His Majesty.
The Kingdom of The Netherlands comprises the Belgian Provinces and Holland. It is bounded on the north and west by the German Ocean, on the east by Hanover and in the south by France.
The card measures approx: 65mm by 98mm.
The card is in good condition.
First Class / Air Mail Postage: to UK – £4.45 / to Europe – £8.00 / to Other £10.95 Insurance is an additional £5.00 to any Country for the first £250.00 We combine postage and only charge our costs.
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May 1676 Single Playing Card From a pack of cards by Robert Morden
known as "Morden Map Cards" or "Counties of England and Wales".
depicting the County of CUMBERLAND
From a pack of cards by Robert Morden known as “Morden Map Cards” or “Counties of England and Wales”.
Robert Morden was located at The Atlas, Cornhill, London.
This is the Two of Clubs for the County ( Shire ) of CUMBERLAND.
The card shows the County with principle towns and features but without the named bordering Counties.
It lists the Length’ Breath, Circumference and Distance from London as well as the Latitude.
The card is engraved with Black Stencilled Suit Sign ( Spades ) with double lined border.
The card is in good condition.
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November 1676 Single Playing Card depicting the County of HUNTINGTON
From a pack of cards by Robert Morden known as “Morden Map Cards” or “Counties of England and Wales” – this is the second state of printing showing the names of adjacent counties which was not included in the first printing of May 1676.
Robert Morden was located at The Atlas, Cornhill, London.
This is the Queen of Hearts for the County ( Shire ) of HUNTINGTON.
The Queen is supposed to be to the likeness of Catherine of Braganza and this likeness appears in the top panel with a Royal Crown centred in that panel.
The card shows the County with principle towns and features but without the named bordering Counties.
It lists the Length’ Breath, Circumference and Distance from London as well as the Latitude.
The card is engraved with Red Stencilled Suit Sign ( Hearts ) with double lined border.
The card is in good condition.
First Class / Air Mail Postage: to UK – £4.45 / to Europe – £8.00 / to Other £10.95 Insurance is an additional £5.00 to any Country for the first £250.00 We combine postage and only charge our costs.
REF: CSA8541_3_400
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1828 Map of France on a Playing Card.
From the Court Game of Geography, a pack of Playing Cards, published by Charles Hodges of Portman Street, London; Card Maker to His Majesty.
This card, eight of hearts, reflects France’s position bounded on the north by the English Channel and the Netherlands, on the east by Italy, Switzerland and Germany, from which it is separated by the Rhine. On the south by the Mediterranean and Pyrennean Mountains and on the west by the Bay of Biscay.
The card measures approx: 65mm by 98mm.
The card is in good condition.
First Class / Air Mail Postage: to UK – £4.45 / to Europe – £8.00 / to Other £10.95 Insurance is an additional £5.00 to any Country for the first £250.00 We combine postage and only charge our costs.
REF: CCG_FRA _081
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1828 Map of ASIA on a Playing Card.
From the Court Game of Geography, a pack of Playing Cards, published by Charles Hodges of Portman Street, London; Card Maker to His Majesty.
The Continent of Asia is situated between 27 and 190 degrees of East, or 170of west latitude and between the Equator and 78 degrees of north latitude.
The card measures approx: 65mm by 98mm.
First Class / Air Mail Postage: to UK – £4.45 / to Europe – £8.00 / to Other £10.95 Insurance is an additional £5.00 to any Country for the first £250.00 We combine postage and only charge our costs.
SOLD
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