Accession number
PML 85566.1-2
Published
London : John Wallis... and E. Newbery..., July 14, 1790.
Notes
"The Happiness of a Virtuous and well spent Life is contrasted with the fatal consequences arising from Vicious and Immoral Pursuits"--Printed on upper left corner.
Description
1 game : engraving, col. ; 47 x 68 cm; folded to: 17 x 16 cm; slipcase: 18 x 17 cm
Summary
Game consists of hand-colored engraving in 16 sections, mounted on linen, with rules and directions printed on the board. The game takes the form of a race, with players moving counter clockwise; each panel depicts particular character types at different ages from infancy to "The Immortal Man".
Binding
Issued folded in marbled paper slipcase, with engraved paper label; PML copy now matted, slipcase stored separately in same box.
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