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The Panorama of London, or A Day's Journey 'round the Metropolis, an Amusing and Instructive Game.

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$369$300
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 3012TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 23, 2017 12:00PM

Description:

The Panorama of London, or A Day's Journey 'round the Metropolis, an Amusing and Instructive Game. London: [J. Harris, 1809]. Engraved and hand-colored game board printed on paper, dissected into twelve panels, and mounted on linen, it contains fifty numbered views of London arranged in a spiral with the first numbered panel outer-most, and the fiftieth in the center; originally issued with a publisher's slipcase, instructional booklet, teetotum, and game pieces, none of which are present in this copy, which consists only of the engraved game sheet; the sheet quite worn, the imprint trimmed away at the foot, some losses and tears to converging corners, surface wear, a well-loved and well-used example, tipped to a mat board, 21 x 20 7/8 in.
Estimate $600-800


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