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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
  • Wallis, J. (John), -1818  
  • Davis, Thomas  
  • J. & E. Wallis   
Description
  • Third edition.
  • Title and imprint from gameboard.
  • Date of publication from page 35 of instruction booklet.
  • "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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Game requires counters, markers, and teetotum, not supplied by publisher.
  • "Printed by T. Davis, 102, Minories"--Booklet pages 35.
  • Publisher's brown slipcase, with handcolored engraved pictorial label pasted on front (21 x 12.5 cm).
Extent
  • 1 game
  • 1 booklet (35 pages)
Physical Details
  • Paper
  • Linen
Dimensions
51 x 65 cm
Language
English
Topical subject
  • Board games  
  • Great Britain  
  • Great Britain--Kings and rulers  
  • Kings and rulers  
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
  • Wallis, J. (John), -1818  
  • Davis, Thomas  
  • J. & E. Wallis   
Description
  • Third edition.
  • Title and imprint from gameboard.
  • Date of publication from page 35 of instruction booklet.
  • "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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Game requires counters, markers, and teetotum, not supplied by publisher.
  • "Printed by T. Davis, 102, Minories"--Booklet pages 35.
  • Publisher's brown slipcase, with handcolored engraved pictorial label pasted on front (21 x 12.5 cm).
Extent
  • 1 game
  • 1 booklet (35 pages)
Physical Details
  • Paper
  • Linen
Dimensions51 x 65 cm
LanguageEnglish
Topical subject
  • Board games  
  • Great Britain  
  • Great Britain--Kings and rulers  
  • Kings and rulers  
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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