Card Games – 1800 – 1850
c1800 - A set of Conversation Cards
Twelve Night Style
The gentlemen’s cards have introductory / suggestive / questioning messages
Madam may I play to you (man with a violin)
Shall us two make one
Will you have a country Bumpkin
Do you love constancy
Will you be mine
Are you for a ride
The Ladies cards are accepting, teasing or statements
I’m ready for fun
Go on you naughty man
I have not made up my mind
Why do you ask me
I dare not tell you
Conversation Cards – Condition / The cards are approx 6 by 8.5 cms / They are in good condition – no damage, but odd dirty marks. The print on some seem lighter than on others
This set has 30 cards / 15 pairs. A similar item is defined in Worshipful Company’s Collection- as 24/24 complete (all 24 in that set are in this set plus 3 additional pairs) / No Rules or Box.
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REF: MISC903
£ 295
C1860 - Arms of France - Darton ?
Card game with French kings from 987 to 1848 all in English
Four cards –
IMPERIAL ARMS
ARMS OF FRANCE
FRANCOR REHVCO DEIMIS ERICORDIA – “Hugo Dei Misericordia Francorum Rex” for Hugh Capet
REX PHILIP D I GRATIA FRANORV
“Philip Dei Gratia Francorum Rex” (Philip IV?)
and
38 cards (numbered 1-38) describing French/European History.
These have four sections – in four corners : Eminent Persons, Remarks, Events, Events,
Central picture (French ruler) starting with Hugh Capet –
Inner circle — Name, Year of birth, Year of death, Date crowned
Outer circle — Popes (LHS) – Rulers of Germany (RHS), Rulers of England (base)
(Top) French Queen (s)
There are two dissected puzzzles that are similar in style – c1800 Darton – and Wallis c1788-99 but with English Royalty.
‘Chronological Tables of English History’ is a disseted puzzlle by John Wallis, London, 1788-99. This is on the wcpcm web site under card games which seems strange. The pieces have irregular side and fit together to show kings from William I to George II, it is likely that the pieces that formed the frame are missing. Published by London: for Bowles and Carver [Carington Bowles, C. Dilly, & W. Darton], [c.1800], 1800.
There is/was also one on AbeBooks – “Teaching the Elements of English History and Chronology after the manner of Dissected Maps for Teaching Geography”. description available on request.
This game is based on French kings, and is later covering the kings up to Bonapart. It is in English, the same style as the puzzle by Darton but with more detail.
Condition – No damage – odd small marks / cards only no box or rules
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REF: MIS200
£275
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c1820s - The Scripture Alphabet : embelish'd with 26 vignettes – R Miller, St Paul’s
This scripture alphabet embelish’d with 26 vignettes, was published in London “Publish by R Miller, 24 Old Fish Street – St Paul’s
It consists of 26 engraved alphabet cards, each with a hand-coloured vignette scene and a four-line verse explanation, from the Bible.
A is for Adam,
Who in Eden did live,
And to all Birds and Beasts,
Their name he did give
Other scenes illustrate the Tower of Babel, Josua, Lazarus, Samson etc.
A number of similar didactic scripture alphabets were published in the early 19th century by, for example, Darton or Harris in London … Robert Miller, of 24 Old Fish Street, was active as a publisher of engravings and maps in the 1820s.
They are in a wooden box, with sliding lid.
There is a copy in Vanderbilt Special Collections, and one was sold in auction in 2016
Condition – The cards are in good condition – no damage, but odd small dirty spots – size 5 by 6.5 cms – box is 6 by 8 cms. / No rules / The box has light scratches and is slightly worn, but still very good – title etc visible.
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REF: MISA101
£ 1750
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1803 - A geographical description of the world - John Wallis
A geographical description of the world : on 32 cards. published by John Wallis London : [1st November 1803]
The game should consist of
Africa – African Islands.-Caffraria.-Egypt.-Hottentots.-
America. -British America.-United States of America.-South America.-West India Islands.-
Asia. – Arabia.-China.-India in general.-Persia.-Tartary.-
Europe. – Denmark.-England.-France.-Germany.-Holland.-Ireland.-Italy.-Norway.-Portugal. –Prussia.-Russia.-Scotland.-Spain.-Sweden.-Turkey in Europe.
A geographical description of the world : on 32 cards. Embellished with dresses of the various nations. The descriptions are very detailed the Latitude Longtitue, Religon, Capital City in all cases. Oher details vary by country – regions and universities(in Scotland’s description). Details about the king in Sweden’s. Often with details of English visitors, government, etc
Condition / There are of 26 / 32 cards – (missing African Islands, Hottentots, British America.-United States of America, England, Portugal). One card – Asia has damage to the top RH corner. All the continent cards are darker than the country cards. There is no box.
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REF: CGA210
£ 125
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1806 - “Histore Sainte” Old Testament History - Jouy
c1806 The fifth pack of the series of educational games produced by Jouy
From The Creation of the World (I) to Herode (XLVIII)
“Histore Sainte” Condition – Cards are good – a couple stained – some slightly grubby light staining – incomplete 20/48
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REF: MIS567
£ 30
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c1810 - Geography of England and Wales - John Wallis?
The Geography of England (sic)
The earlier edition of this game – The Geography of England and Wales published by J. Wallis 16 Ludgate Street on Sept 26th 1799
That game contains 52 cards (one per county). This version is complete with 50 cards, the last two cards having two Welsh Counties on each, and being numbered to show there are the same 52 counties.
These cards contain the same information ie Boundaries, Extent, Principle Towns and Rivers of each county but in smaller format. There small differences details on these: part of a line left off – (hyphens) removed.
The title on the original sheet included is Geography of England (but it includes Wales) and it is identical wording to the “Directions for making a Game with These Cards” that was published with the 1799 version Geography of England and Wales. (copy included)
Geography of England – Condition / Cards are excellent no sign of use complete (50/50) – Original Rules = very good / No box or wrapper
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REF: GEO103
£ 275
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C1809 – European Card Game
An interesting and early educational children’s card game, consisting of 3 cards per country
Countries featured are
Denmark, France, Great Britain, Holland, Italy, Portugal, Prussia, Russia, Spain, Switzerland and Turkey in Europe
The first shows country details — Map + latitude / longitude references
The second shows — Climate / Exports / cities and principal rivers
The third shows — National style dress and other details
The description are quite interesting ie
Denmark “proper is a small kingdom but Norway and parts of Lapland are also subject to it” Greenland and Iceland also mentioned under the description.
The people are quite
Danes are not active
Dutch are brave and industrious
Spaniards are strongly characterised by Haughtiness and Indolence
Interesting how different countries were thought of 200 years ago.
Condition / There are 11 map cards / 11 country cards / 9 national dress cards (missing Great Britain and France) – photocopies of missing people cards (and rules) are available – (thanks to Richard Ballam’s informative web site GARD). The cards have been well used, as can be seen from the pictures – no box
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REF: CGA112
£ 145
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c1810 - European Card Game
This game consists of 22 cards (2 per country) with 3 questions at the bottom of each card.
There are 2 explaination cards with the answers and additional details, and a rules card. The rules describe how to play the game – a question asked and not properly answered a counter goes to the pool. A correct answers mean the player gets the card – the person with the most cards wins the game.
Condition / Complete – 1 rules card, 2 explaination cards with answers 1- 22, 2 for each area/city. Cards are in very good condition, hand colorored. Plain blue backs of which two have some paper loss at the bottom edge. There is no box.
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REF: CGA101
£ 295
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c1810 - Children's Alphabet Cards - Religious - Darton?
c1810 – Religous Alphabet Cards.
Early set of alphabetic religious cards – 10 cards AB, CD, EF, IK, LM, NO, PQ, RS, TU, WX. So J and V are missed out, and probably YZ. GH – missing.
Religous Alphabet – Condition – Cards – Good condition – no damage – small in size about 2 in by 4 in
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REF: MIS568
£ 65
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c1800/1820 - Bible Card Game
A question and answer game referring to the Old Testiment.
Answer card presnt – Second Series –
Bible Cards – Condition / Cards 47/50 – good condition – no damage / Original answers sheet giving all bible references / Original box – worn, split on one side.
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REF: MIS792
£ 65
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1810-1820 - Ladies & Gentlemen Cards - Twelve Night related
A set of 10 cards probably for entertainment at Twelfth Night Celebrations
For the Lady
“A man of high birth and wealth you shall marry
And a title to boot so dear Miss do not tarry
And for the Gentleman
“A Virgin that’s old and thin in her shape –
The stars have decreed to be your wedded mate
The Christmas season in the Georgian era was still based on the Twelfth Night festival running from Christmas eve to the twelfth day after. It was a season of entertainment, delightful excitement and merry-making.
In the late 18th century to early 19th century Twelfth Night celebrations were at the height of their popularity. Twelfth Night celebrations were based on the Medieval tradition of disguise, elaborate display and role reversal led by an elected master of ceremonies
Twelve Night Cards – Condition – Cards are good – no rules or box
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REF: MIS570
£ 150
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c1819 - Changeable Gentlemen - Ackermann
Changeable Gentlemen
An early set, where all the cards were numbered on production (Hence this set contains the characters as it was made). Other (later?) versions are not nubers so could be made up from different sets. We have seen about 60 different heads/noses/bodies, so obviously there were many variations of this game
Inner label, lists characters including “Mr Pitt, Mr Fox, Nelson, Bonaparte &cc, &cc” with original label
Each set was made up of 28 heads, noses and shoulders making 21958 possible different combinations.
We believe that this game was sold over a period of time (as many games were) and kept up-to-date by replacing characters, so perhaps the numbers were removed to make this easier
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REF: MIS252
£1500
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French Rulers from Clovis to Napoleon
French Rulers from Clovis to Napoleon, any descriptions in French
There are 12 with pink backs, 16 with orange backs, and 28 with green backs.
46 cards show a single ruler, 10 show the heads of the rulers only, with 2 or 3 on a card..
A total of 70 rulers.
Very attractive cards with scenes that show more about the ruler
ie Lous XII – “pere du peuple”.
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REF: MIS201
£225
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1820 - The Musical Game of Pope Joan, Cassino & Commerce
This was published by Chappell & Co 50 New Bond Street London
This card game’s object was to teach keys to children (well explained in the rule)
This game was reviewed in The Quarterly Musical Magazine and Review – Volume 3 – Page 484 -Richard Mackenzie Bacon – 1821
Musical Pope Joan – Condition / Cards are in good condition (57/60 we believe these are later versions of this game that appear to have extra cards and rules of other games – from the rules of Pope Joan the number of cards appears to be 60)
Rules for Musical Pope Joan / Original Box with etched portrait of a woman’s head with musical notes defining her eyes, nose, mouth and bonnet.
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REF: MIS710
£ 425
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c 1820 - Musical Transformations or Protean Dances - E Wallis
A beautiful and rare boxed game
Adapted to Compose above 1000 tunes for Waltzes.
It consists of playing cards from the seven to the Aces in four suits, each of which has a musical score on it.
The cards must be laid out in the order King, Queen, Jack, Ace 10, 9, 8, 7 without regard to suit or color.
This will form a perfect tune and present an endless elegant amusement
Protean Dances – Complete – Cards – very good / Rules inside box lid / Box – very good
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REF: MIS810
£ 2350
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c1820/1830 - Playing Cards - Fortune Telling
A set of Fortune Telling Cards
Red suits engraved in red / Black suits in black
The style of the cards are partly regal, partly mystic, and partly homely.
All the cards are different although some of the characters look similar
The pack is made up of – four suits consisting of 1 (ace) K Q N (J) 10 9 8 7 plus, Diamond 2, Heart 3, Club 4, Spade 5
These are similar to “American Fortune Telling Cards” which is described in Carey’s as an early deck made by Fisher & Brother – Philadelphia. c1830 – These cards had rounded corners, and appear to be American as all have a Spread Eagle on the Left Hand Corner of the Court (K and Q) Cards.”
This deck has a five pointed crown on the Court (K and Q) Cards which are square corners.
So it would seem likely these are earlier. The only rules we have found mentioned are in English and German, which also points to the cards being produced in England, German (or both), c1820s, perhaps with some connection to George IV’s reign. The cards/design then being exported to America,
A copy of a hand typed (obviously later) rules note can be included if required.
Cards – Condition / Cards in very good condition but slightly concave. The cards are small – approx 5cm by 8cms.
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REF: MISC902
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1869 - The New Game of Bog - published by W Childs
The New Game of Bog – published by W Childs Jun, 51 &51a Kings Road Brighton
This is a folding hexagonal board similar to a Pope Joan or Nain Jaune board for what seems to be a high stake gambling game.
It is played with a 32 card pack.
This copy was published W Childs Jr – Label on back states
“Toys BasketsLeatherWorkGlass PaperMachie Cutlery Brushes Combs” stet.
Childs of Brighton registered a copyright on 21/12/1869.
The version of the Game of Bog in the V&A is dated 1830 and is a French version with full rules (also translated into English) with basic details of how to play below.
This item comes in its own box, with Childs label on the base
A Bog is a pair of cards of the same value: 2 Kings, 2 Queens, 2 10s, etc;
the Knave of Clubs with such a pair is called Misti;
a Brelan is a trio of cards of the same value;
a Square Brelan is a quartet of such cards.
Two Bogs are worth more than one, a Misti is worth more than two Bogs,
a Brelan is worth more than a Misti,
a Square Brelan is worth the most.
Condition – Board — thick – no damage hand colored, some foxing / Original two part box – very good – slight wear on edges / No Rules but V&A link (or copy can be provided)
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REF: MIS242
£ 195
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c1820 - Charades en Actions - Gide Fils
c1826 Charades en Actions
This was printed by Gide Fils, Rue St Marco N20.
This name was used from about 1813 through to about 1828. A number of games were published in the period 1823-1824.
The cards are very attractive, well drawn and colored. Unfortunately there are no rules or solutions and the charades are difficult. We can find no reference to this game.
Charades en actions – Condition – Cards very good – light use – 34/36 missing numbers 15 and 32 / rules lacking / box – original – very good condition, odd dirty marks – no damage – sample picture and details of publisher clear
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REF: MISC904
£ 575
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1829 - Astronomia or Celestial Cards - F.G. Moon
This card game was designed and published by F.G. Moon, London 1829; with steel engravings by J & G Pickett
An attractive and scarce pack of cards on an astronomical theme.
The pack is divided into the four seasons:
Summer (pink), Autumn (yellow), Winter (white) and Spring (blue).
The leading card represents the three zodiac symbols of the season eg Aries, Taurus and Gemini, for Spring.
The zodiac sign cards are of a greater value than the other cards.
The second card represents The Luminaries ie Luna (Spring), The Sun (Summer), Comet of 1680 (Autumn), and the Orbits (winter)
The other 11 cards in each set are identical pictures of the planets
This was part of a review written on 13th March 1830 –
“The planet Jupiter, as it is usually drawn, suggests the idea of it consisting of loose materials, as to require to be held together by hoops most marvellous compact. The opposite of its appearance in nature, where these mysterious zones are drawn across the disc with the softest shadowing.
But of all our heavenly bodies none has been so ill treated as our Moon which may have induced its name sake, the inventor of the Astronomia not only to rescue it from the most libellous treatment, but also that of other objects in the starry heavens, in which he has succeeded with a fidelity which does credit to his science, skill, and taste”
A copy available on request
Astronomia – Condition / Cards 52/52 – very good – light use / Rules – part of the rules original / part (history of the game) photocopy / Box – woman with scientific instruments looks at the moon / London / Published By F.G. Moon, 20, Threadneedle Street / 1829 – on outer slip case which is slightly scuffed / base is split from sides on two sides – no lid was ever present
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REF: MISC901
£ 1,350
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c1830/32 - Multiplication - Hand Coloured Children's Game
This is an early children’s game use to teach multiplication. There are two cards with a problem on one card (ie 3×2) and the answer (ie 6) on the other. There is also a picture of a bird or animal across the cards that matches when the correct pieces are put together.
There are similar games made by John Wallis c1815/20 and Cavahlo c1830. The pictures on the cards do not excatly match the two we’ve seen but so the maker is uncertain, but our guess is John Wallis
Multiplication Cards – Condition – Cards have been used but are in good condition – this set is 12 sets of cards (2, 3, and 4 times tables). No box, rules etc
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REF: MIS705
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1825/1830 - Happy Sunday Hours
A Child’s religious card game – where children had to match up text from the bible.
Condition / Cards 90/100 – used and a little grubby / Original Rules / No box
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REF: MIS790
£ 25
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c1838 - Historical Amusements - N Carpenter
A pretty educational card game about Kings and Queens – consisting of 98 questions, 36 colored monarch cards, answer booklet and original paper counters.
The last entry in the booklet is “ 98 – has the Queen any brothers or sisters ? ” – later versions have 100 questions
Printed by W Turtle Printer 10, Essex Street, Strand
Historical Amusements – Condition / Question cards – complete – very good / Monarch cards complete very good (all cards have pale pink backs) / booklet complete – no damage / Box – good, clean, odd scratches
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REF: ROY104
£ 450
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1840s - Fox & Goose - J.M. Kronheim & Co.
Fox and Goose – Lovely pieces from an early paper version of this game
Fox and Goose – Condition – pieces are all very good (16/18 geese plus Fox)- box very good light scuffing – rules on back of box
Copies of the missing geese and the probably board can be provided on request
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REF: ANT103
£ 75
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c1840 - Hand Colored Greek Gods Cards
Probably a child’s educational game – – This item consists of 13 cards that measure 6 by 11 cms – The cards all have a Greek style frame with a picture of a god at the centre – The name of the god appears three times in different languages
Hand Colored Greek Gods Cards – Condition – In good used condition
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REF: MIS601
£ 50
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c1850 - Comic Profiles - Merryman Makeface
Or the changing features of funny creatures, the whole arranged by Merryman Makeface Esq – published by Rock & Co
Its aims is
For if you miss the handsome faces, You’re compensated by grimaces,”
(this is on the box lid but not readable as the lid is so rubbed so copied from another source)
There appears to have been two sets made by Merryman Makeface Esq, Comic Profiles (heads) and Funny Physiognomy (bodies) – copy in The Edinburgh Museum of Childhood and mentioned in the EPCS Magazine January 2002
Very strange faces appear not unexpect by the description.
Condition – Comic Profiles / Cards – 24/24 tops 23/24 noses 24/24 chins – all in good condition / Box – original – top very faded and difficult to read. / No rules – maybe the box lid was enough
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REF: MIS310
£ 1100
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c1840 - Teaching Money (LSD) - Carvahlo
Early Teaching cards / game converting pennies to LSD.
Small cards, very pretty with animals. There is a version by E Wallis in Norwich Musuem with a totally different set of animals on the cards. It is in a white wooden box.
Carvalho made a similar game to teach multiplication and it is very likely that he made this game as it is the same stye.
Laugh and Lie Down – Condition / Cards may not be not complete 18 pairs (36 cards) – we cannot find a reference to a complete pack
Condition / very good – no damage, just a bit grubby / no rules or box
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REF: MIS577
£ 175
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c1806-1811 - An Entirely New Pack of Puzzle Cards by a Friend to Youth - W Darton
These cards consist of a rebus style puzzle within a large oval frame – with the titles below.
Engraved, uncolored, numbered 1-18. The engraving is very detailed and the cards are lovely.
The pcture shows all 18 cards – this set is missing two cards.
Puzzle Cards – Condition / Rebus
Cards (16/18) – very good, just light use / Solutions – photocopy / no box
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REF: MIS584
SOLD /001200
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c1820 - Les Cris de Paris - Amusement de Société
Les Cris de Paris. Amusement de Societe. [Paris: c.1800-1835.]
This consists of 49 cards, 23 hand-coloured engraved cards depicting 11 male and 12 female street vendors offering a variety of goods like vegetables, fruits, cheeses, cakes, fish, eggs, umbrellas, and flowers.
(The missing card is Md De Mottes A Bruler, photocopy of this card is included).
There are 24 text cards with small rhymes that correspond to the picture cards,
and a ‘Carte Blanche’ card and
a ‘Le Commissaire’ card, which featuring, a hand-coloured engraved card of a judge declaring ‘Peace, Peace’
This card serves to stop the game.
Very pretty and rare early game – complete on another web site at $7,500.
Les Cris de Paris – Condition / Cards (as above (49/50) and a photocopy of missing card) – in very good condition. / Rules – Original Sheet / Box – Original paper board box with paper label – complete – a little grubby
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REF: MISC903
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C1830 - Children's Alphabetic Card Game
Cards are hand coloured and litho printed
Each card represents a letter with a word and picture of that word on the card. paper mounted on cardboard possibly printed by Barfoot
Alphabetic Cards – Condition / 24 cards – ( no J or X, so could be complete) – all in very good plus condition
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REF: MIS565
SOLD
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1835-1840 - Wallis's New Poetical Cards - Arthur Wallis
The title on the box is
“Wallis’s New Poetical Cards, an Entirely New and Instructive Game, adapted for Evening Parties, &c.”
The game is played by starting with the question “What is poetry” and the person who answer that then read the nex question. The answer on one card has the next question on the reverse – cards are also numbered 1-52. There is an instruction sheet which has a list of the way the questons are link.
It was printed by
Whittaker & Co – Ave Maria Lane. Whittaker was at this address in 1834 and 1840.
Arthur Wallis – Booksellers – Brighton
We have seen a later copy published by Charles Gilpin and Arthur Wallis.
Charles Gilpin was a publisher in Bishopgate, London 1844 to 1851.
Condition / Box – orginal – complete / Rules on card / Cards – very good light use.
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REF: CGS100
SOLD
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1837 - Intellectual Pastimes - John Gray
This is Second Series 1837 – John Gray, Romsey.
An Interesting and different style of game, as the questions (and answers) are not as straight forward as they seem
Questions are asked and the person with the correct answer on their card must answer, forfeits etc apply.
eg.
How may we speedily become rich? “by contracting our desires”
What is worldly happiness? – “It is the gay tomorrow of the mind that never comes”
Intellectual Pastimes – Complete – Condition / cards are good, some light use, no damage / Box – very good / Rule Booklet – very good
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REF: MIS688
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C1833-35 - The Age Of Invention – D Carvalho
“THE AGE OF INVENTION”,
A card game of fantastic inventions, many powered by steam, to accomplish travel or work in exceedingly short time.
Caricatures in the style of George Cruikshank.
The game comprises of twenty printed cards, each illustrated with a comic vignette.
Condition / Cards light use, with the odd small stains or fox marks / Slip case worn /
Postage / As postage often changes it will be provided at time of purchase. Postage will be at cost rounded up to the nearest £1.00 to cover packaging
REF: MCARD095 / 0543
Condition / Cards light use, with the odd small stains or fox marks / Slip case worn /
Postage / As postage often changes it will be provided at time of purchase. Postage will be at cost rounded up to the nearest £1.00 to cover packaging.
