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Published by E. Newbery, Printed by Bryer, Bridewell Hospital, Bridge Street. 1791. Engraving size 74 x 42cm, hand-coloured, mounted in 12 sections on linen, ink blemish to first section, slightly peeling at folds, some light soiling, the names, ‘rules for playing the game’ enlosed in oval in centre, framed and glazed, dates and lineage of the 52 monarchs are given in shield-shaped panels with portraits of Egbert, Harold II, William the Conqueror and George III, players are told: “Most games are calculated only to promote little Arts and Cunning: but this, while it will undoubtedly amuse, will not a little contribute to make the Players acquainted with genealogy of their own kings.” The game is a race over the 52 shields by means of a token. Descriptions of the characters of the monarchs are printed from type on either side of the engraving. |
