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1869 Games for Family Parties and Children
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Description
First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding
The first edition.
In the original publisher's cloth.
Undated, so dated off of Jisc using similar copies held at libraries at the University of Cambridge.
Illustrated with one hundred in-text illustrations. Collated complete.
This is a wonderful collection of games for children and their families to play at parties. This volume is intended to supply guests with 'a selection of the time-honored amusements of our forefathers', including new games of the day and activities for 'elder members of the family' to join in with too.
A wide selection of games is given including ones that can be played indoors or outdoors.
Written by Mrs. Valentine, otherwise known as Laura Valentine (1814-1899), who was a Victorian English writer. She was primarily known for her children's literature.
Includes the bookplate of Arthur Hamilton Smith who was a British museum curator and archaeologist.
Condition
In the original publisher's cloth. Externally generally smart. Rubbing to the head and tail of the spine and front board resulting in minor loss. Fading to the spine. The boards are bright and clean. Internally firmly bound. A same tide mark to the first few pages. The pages are generally bright and clean. Bookplate of Arthur Hamilton Smith on the front free endpaper.
Good
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