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Antique Arcana
€4,140.00 EUR
An exceptionally rare collector’s item for astrology and astronomy lovers!
This stunning set of 36 gilded cards features the 12 zodiac signs alongside 24 additional constellations, reproduced from Astrophilogeon by Charles Hodges (ca. 1828). Hand-colored with exquisite detail and preserved in a velvet-like case, these cards are based on Urania's Mirror – a celestial classic from the 19th century.
Originally part of Hodges’ astronomical treatise, these illustrations combine scientific accuracy with mythological beauty. Whether you’re a vintage tarot collector, celestial cartography enthusiast, or connoisseur of historical ephemera – this is your chance to own a magnificent piece of stargazing history.
Cards are in very good vintage condition. Box included.
Hodges’ pack dealing with astronomy, the ‘Astrophilogeon’, was first published around 1828 in conjunction with a series of map cards. These astrological cards carried diagrams of constellations and their pictorial representations. These include the twelve Zodiac signs which is the name given to that part of the sky through which the sun travels during the year:
🪶 Collector's Note
Few card sets capture the romance of nineteenth-century astronomy as beautifully as these celestial cards. Derived from the work of Charles Hodges and inspired by the celebrated Urania’s Mirror tradition, they belong to a fascinating period when science, mythology, and art were inseparably linked.
During the early 1800s, astronomy was becoming increasingly popular among the educated public. Publishers responded by creating beautifully illustrated star maps and constellation cards that allowed enthusiasts to explore the heavens from their own homes. The figures depicted on these cards—Sagittarius, Perseus, Hercules, Argo Navis, and many others—represent not only astronomical constellations but also the ancient myths and legends that gave meaning to the night sky for centuries.
The combination of richly colored celestial imagery, Latin constellation names, and elegant gilded backs transforms this set into far more than a simple educational tool. It is a tangible reminder of an era when stargazing was both a scientific pursuit and a source of wonder.
Complete examples of these constellation card sets are seldom encountered today, making them highly desirable among collectors of antique astronomy, zodiac memorabilia, celestial cartography, historical playing cards, and Victorian scientific ephemera.
A remarkable opportunity to acquire a rare and visually stunning relic from the golden age of astronomical illustration.
Antique Arcana
€4,140.00 EUR
€4,140.00 EUR
€4,140.00 EUR
An exceptionally rare collector’s item for astrology and astronomy lovers!
This stunning set of 36 gilded cards features the 12 zodiac signs alongside 24 additional constellations, reproduced from Astrophilogeon by Charles Hodges (ca. 1828). Hand-colored with exquisite detail and preserved in a velvet-like case, these cards are based on Urania's Mirror – a celestial classic from the 19th century.
Originally part of Hodges’ astronomical treatise, these illustrations combine scientific accuracy with mythological beauty. Whether you’re a vintage tarot collector, celestial cartography enthusiast, or connoisseur of historical ephemera – this is your chance to own a magnificent piece of stargazing history.
Cards are in very good vintage condition. Box included.
Hodges’ pack dealing with astronomy, the ‘Astrophilogeon’, was first published around 1828 in conjunction with a series of map cards. These astrological cards carried diagrams of constellations and their pictorial representations. These include the twelve Zodiac signs which is the name given to that part of the sky through which the sun travels during the year:
🪶 Collector's Note
Few card sets capture the romance of nineteenth-century astronomy as beautifully as these celestial cards. Derived from the work of Charles Hodges and inspired by the celebrated Urania’s Mirror tradition, they belong to a fascinating period when science, mythology, and art were inseparably linked.
During the early 1800s, astronomy was becoming increasingly popular among the educated public. Publishers responded by creating beautifully illustrated star maps and constellation cards that allowed enthusiasts to explore the heavens from their own homes. The figures depicted on these cards—Sagittarius, Perseus, Hercules, Argo Navis, and many others—represent not only astronomical constellations but also the ancient myths and legends that gave meaning to the night sky for centuries.
The combination of richly colored celestial imagery, Latin constellation names, and elegant gilded backs transforms this set into far more than a simple educational tool. It is a tangible reminder of an era when stargazing was both a scientific pursuit and a source of wonder.
Complete examples of these constellation card sets are seldom encountered today, making them highly desirable among collectors of antique astronomy, zodiac memorabilia, celestial cartography, historical playing cards, and Victorian scientific ephemera.
A remarkable opportunity to acquire a rare and visually stunning relic from the golden age of astronomical illustration.
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