Deck of 35 hand-colored cards depicting English monarchs from William the Conqueror to William IV
From White Fox Rare Books, ABAA/ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller Since June 4, 2009
Quantity: 1From White Fox Rare Books, ABAA/ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller Since June 4, 2009
Quantity: 1About this Item
N.d., circa 1830s prior to 1837 when William IV passed away. N.p. Each card is 62 by 56 mm. The cards each contain six lines of text. Above the portrait the dynasty to which the monarch belonged is given. Below the portrait is the monarch's nme, and then his birth and death years, when his/her reign began and how many years he/she reigned, except for the card pertaining to William IV, who was still alive, and his card states, "Long Life and Happiness to Him, and prosperity to his people". The cards were surely meant as an educational tool for children. The cards come in a marbled paper covered box, probably the original issued by the publisher. The box bears a date of 1834, relating to an almanac, which was probably issued by the same publisher, but regardless is general corroboration as to the dating and the origin of the deck. The box has one edge which is torn to bottom but the box is still functionable. Moderate soiling on the cards. Seller Inventory # 005078
Bibliographic Details
Title: Deck of 35 hand-colored cards depicting ...
Publisher: London (?)
Binding: Box
Condition: Very Good
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