Accession number
PML 86937
Creator
Darton, William, 1781-1854.
Published
London : William Darton, 58, Holborn Hill, [1820]
Credit line
Gift of Julia P. Wightman, 1991.
Notes
Dated from rules book (see Shefrin).
Imprint continues: "where may be had various games by Walker & Newton."
Nine numbered sections mounted on linen, with hand-colored images. Measures 49.3 x 39.5 cm. Plate mark: 48.2 x 39.2 cm.
Printed label on slipcase bears title: British and foreign animals; a new game, moral, instructive and amusing : designed to allure the minds of youth to an acquaintance with the wonders of nature / by William Darton.
William Darton, Jr. was in business from 1811 to 1830.
Engraved throughout.
Illustrations hand-colored.
Without a rules booklet.
Imprint continues: "where may be had various games by Walker & Newton."
Nine numbered sections mounted on linen, with hand-colored images. Measures 49.3 x 39.5 cm. Plate mark: 48.2 x 39.2 cm.
Printed label on slipcase bears title: British and foreign animals; a new game, moral, instructive and amusing : designed to allure the minds of youth to an acquaintance with the wonders of nature / by William Darton.
William Darton, Jr. was in business from 1811 to 1830.
Engraved throughout.
Illustrations hand-colored.
Without a rules booklet.
Description
1 sheet : ill. ; 49.5 x. 39.5 cm; 17 x 14 cm, folded
Provenance
From the library of Miss Julia P. Wightman.
Binding
In original marbled slipcase measuring 17.5 x 14 cm. Printed title label, colored. Smaller label: Published by William Darton, Map-seller, 58 Holborn Hill, London.
Classification
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