the ancient wisdom of the cards.
Accompanied by morals in Latin and German, this deck features the whimsical suits of Books, Ink Stamps, Beer Glasses, and Wine Jugs.
Jost Amman. Germany, 1588.
Enemy successful.
Dark girl; a good card; it promises a country life after a competence has been secured.
Good advice, probably neglected.
Good news. A letter from a distance. Bad news. An invitation.
Hope, Confidence, Desire, Attempt, Wish
Wise Advice, Good Counsel, Wisdom, Prudence, Circumspection.
Everyday worries, or a resolve taken
silly stratagems in love-making.
by means of a lost letter a secret will be revealed, and this will cause much sorrow; an officer will restore the letter, and all will end well.