The Astronomical Card Game by Adam McLean
Publication: 2011 Adam McLean; Glasgow First Edition
Limited to only 50 copies, signed by Adam McLean
"In 1656 'Das Astronomische Kartenspiel', containing a set of playing card designs based on the astronomical constellations, was published in Nürnberg. This was created by Georg Philipp Harsdörfer, a lawyer, writer and mathematician from Nürnberg and the 52 engravings were based on a well known earlier work, the 'Uranometria' or star atlas by Johann Bayer published in Augsburg, Germany, in 1603.
The suits follow the convention used in German playing cards of that period, with Leaves, Bells, Acorns and Hearts. There are three court cards in each suit, the King, the Overknave which we now name as the Queen, and the Underknave or Jack."
52 engravings coloured by Adam McLean.
Condition: Fine in Fine dust jacket