A genealogical and chronological game of the history of England / by Mrs. O'Sullivan.

Author
O'Sullivan, Mrs. (Andriane) [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
Fourth edition
Published/​Created
  • [London] : [Printed by] C. and C. Whittingham, College House.
  • London : Printed for Bowdery and Kerby, Juvenile Library, No. 190 Oxford Street, [not before 1827]
Description
2 unnumbered pages, viii, 84 pages, 1 fold-out plate : illustrations (genealogical table) ; 23 cm

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Summary note
Instructions and text for a question-and-answer history game, in which players study the reigns of English monarchs and are asked questions about them after pulling hand-written "descriptive counters" about each reign out of a bag.
Notes
  • Genealogical "map" of the rulers of England (from William I to George IV) and their families, cloth-backed, tipped in at rear of book; hand-colored to code family relations, it unfolds to 40 x 53 cm.
  • Undated; last event listed (at end of reign of George IV) is dated 1827.
  • Dedication to Lady Anne Holroyd on page [i] signed by Andriane O'Sullivan.
  • Printer from title page verso.
  • Cotsen copy: Notes penciled in at various points about historical events, for instance for Edward III, Henry IV, and Margart Tudor.
  • Index of names and events on pages [77]-84.
Binding note
  • Cotsen copy: Binder's ticket on rear pastedown: "Staunton, stationer and bookseller, no. 9 Strand, London."
  • Cotsen copy: Contemporary straight-grained calf, covers with gilt-ruled borders and decorative blind-ruled interior border, paneled spine with gilt designs and gilt-stamped spine title: "Game of Hist. of England"; gilt dentelles and edge roll, marbled endpapers.
Provenance
Cotsen copy: Armorial bookplate on front pastedown: "Andrew Mortimer Drummond."
Other title(s)
  • Genealogical & chronological game of the history of England
  • Game of the history of England
  • Game of Hist. of England
OCLC
39283596
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