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A new, moral, and entertaining game of the reward of merit / invented by Geo. Fox, W.M., author of the Mansion of happiness, and various poetical pieces

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Title
A new, moral, and entertaining game of the reward of merit / invented by Geo. Fox, W.M., author of the Mansion of happiness, and various poetical pieces
Alternative Title
Reward of merit
Date
1801  
Publication Place
London (England)
Publisher
  • Wallis, J. (John), -1818  
  • Harris, J. (John), -1856  
  • Fox, George.  
Description
  • The board consists of 9 engraved & hand-colored sections mounted on linen. An explanation of the game, and its rules, are printed in the center panel.
  • Title and imprint printed from game board.
Extent
1 game (1 playing sheet)
Physical Details
Paper
Dimensions
41 x 49 cm folded to 17 x 14 cm, in slipcase 17 x 15 cm
Language
English
Topical subject
  • Children--Conduct of life  
  • Board games  
  • Great Britain  
  • Gameboards  
Collection Title
RBML Historical Games
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Acquisition information
  • Acquisition made accessible thanks to the generous support of donors to the Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
  • Acquired through the Janet L. Weston Library Endowment Fund.
Repository
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Type
Physical object   
Bibliographic Identifier
99895292112205899
Call Number
IUZ00383
Collection
RBML Historical Games
TitleA new, moral, and entertaining game of the reward of merit / invented by Geo. Fox, W.M., author of the Mansion of happiness, and various poetical pieces
Alternative TitleReward of merit
Date1801  
Publication PlaceLondon (England)
Publisher
  • Wallis, J. (John), -1818  
  • Harris, J. (John), -1856  
  • Fox, George.  
Description
  • The board consists of 9 engraved & hand-colored sections mounted on linen. An explanation of the game, and its rules, are printed in the center panel.
  • Title and imprint printed from game board.
Extent1 game (1 playing sheet)
Physical DetailsPaper
Dimensions41 x 49 cm folded to 17 x 14 cm, in slipcase 17 x 15 cm
LanguageEnglish
Topical subject
  • Children--Conduct of life  
  • Board games  
  • Great Britain  
  • Gameboards  
Collection TitleRBML Historical Games
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Acquisition information
  • Acquisition made accessible thanks to the generous support of donors to the Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
  • Acquired through the Janet L. Weston Library Endowment Fund.
RepositoryUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Rare Book & Manuscript Library
TypePhysical object   
Bibliographic Identifier99895292112205899
Call NumberIUZ00383
CollectionRBML Historical Games

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