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.
A large fortune.
Improved position for a lady's future husband.
Impatience, apprehension, suspicion.
Happy journey. Arrival of friends. A short trip. A journey.
Money, Finance, Treasure, Gain, Profit
Disturbance, Worry, Anxiety, Melancholy.
Unkindly chat cynicism
stupid and unfounded slander.
you will live with the constant idea that you will at last be fortunate; with this conceit your life will pass away, and you will at last die happy. You will always hope to win the high prize in the lottery, but you will never win it, until you have been kissed by the greatest lady in the land.