A very rare Robert Morden Miniature Map Playing Cards probably circa 1676, complete set of fifty-two cards with Explanation card, each featuring a county of Great Britain, the King features a roundel of Charles II, the Queens, Catherine of Braganza and various males as Jacks, hand-coloured, square corners, gilt edges, held in purpose made conservator’s box —3 3/4in. (9.5cm.) height of cards (eight of clubs slightly larger and not coloured, from a later edition) - this set is believed to be a first or early edition as adjacent counties not named, some of the first maps to show main road