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The royal game of British Sovereigns : exhibiting the most remarkable events in each reign, from Egbert to George III.

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Title
The royal game of British Sovereigns : exhibiting the most remarkable events in each reign, from Egbert to George III.
Alternative Title
Title on booklet: Explanation to the Royal Game of British Sovereigns
Date
1820  
Publication Place
London (England)
Publisher
  • J. & E. Wallis   
  • Davis, Thomas  
  • Wallis, J. (John), -1818  
Description
  • Publisher's brown slipcase, with handcolored engraved pictorial label pasted on front (21 x 12.5 cm).
  • "Printed by T. Davis, 102, Minories"--Booklet pages 35.
  • Game requires counters, markers, and teetotum, not supplied by publisher.
  • Issued with booklet in which each of its 53 entries lists the name of the sovereign and the dates of accession and death. The first entry describes Egbert being crowned King of England, while the last entry, no. 53 under George III, describes Bonaparte on board the Bellerophon.
  • The board consists of a hand-colored engraved sheet mounted in 12 sections on a single folded sheet of linen; 53 illustrated panels in an oval, counter-clockwise, spiral track, surround the title and "Rules of the game" engraved in center of board.
  • "1820. The present edition of this Game was published at Wallis's Juvenile Repository, 42, Skinner-street.--Whoever arrives here first is declared winner, and is recommended to proceed immediately to the Publisher's, to purchase another Game, equally instructive and amusing."--Page 35 of instruction booklet.
  • Date of publication from page 35 of instruction booklet.
  • Title and imprint from gameboard.
  • Third edition.
Extent
  • 1 booklet (35 pages)
  • 1 game
Physical Details
  • Linen
  • Paper
Dimensions
51 x 65 cm
Language
English
Topical subject
  • Kings and rulers  
  • Great Britain--Kings and rulers  
  • Great Britain  
  • Board games  
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.
Repository
Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Type
Physical object  
Bibliographic Identifier
99896142512205899
Call Number
IUZ00386
Collection
RBML Historical Games
TitleThe royal game of British Sovereigns : exhibiting the most remarkable events in each reign, from Egbert to George III.
Alternative TitleTitle on booklet: Explanation to the Royal Game of British Sovereigns
Date1820  
Publication PlaceLondon (England)
Publisher
  • J. & E. Wallis   
  • Davis, Thomas  
  • Wallis, J. (John), -1818  
Description
  • Publisher's brown slipcase, with handcolored engraved pictorial label pasted on front (21 x 12.5 cm).
  • "Printed by T. Davis, 102, Minories"--Booklet pages 35.
  • Game requires counters, markers, and teetotum, not supplied by publisher.
  • Issued with booklet in which each of its 53 entries lists the name of the sovereign and the dates of accession and death. The first entry describes Egbert being crowned King of England, while the last entry, no. 53 under George III, describes Bonaparte on board the Bellerophon.
  • The board consists of a hand-colored engraved sheet mounted in 12 sections on a single folded sheet of linen; 53 illustrated panels in an oval, counter-clockwise, spiral track, surround the title and "Rules of the game" engraved in center of board.
  • "1820. The present edition of this Game was published at Wallis's Juvenile Repository, 42, Skinner-street.--Whoever arrives here first is declared winner, and is recommended to proceed immediately to the Publisher's, to purchase another Game, equally instructive and amusing."--Page 35 of instruction booklet.
  • Date of publication from page 35 of instruction booklet.
  • Title and imprint from gameboard.
  • Third edition.
Extent
  • 1 booklet (35 pages)
  • 1 game
Physical Details
  • Linen
  • Paper
Dimensions51 x 65 cm
LanguageEnglish
Topical subject
  • Kings and rulers  
  • Great Britain--Kings and rulers  
  • Great Britain  
  • Board games  
Collection TitleRBML Historical Games
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Acquisition informationAcquisition made accessible thanks to the generous support of donors to the Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
RepositoryRare Book & Manuscript Library
TypePhysical object  
Bibliographic Identifier99896142512205899
Call NumberIUZ00386
CollectionRBML Historical Games

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