Harris (John & Wallis, John, publishers). Historical Pastime or a New Game of the History of England from the Conquest to the Accession of George the Third, London: J. Harris & J. Wallis, December 1st, 1803, hand-coloured engraving, comprising 157 circles, terminating in an oval portrait of King George III, divided into twelve sections and mounted on linen, lightly toned, 565 x 535mm (22 x 21.25ins), together with 47pp. booklet Rules and Directions for Playing the Historical Game..., London: J. Harris & J. Wallis, 1808, in original buff wrappers with printed oval label to upper cover, housed together in original cardboard slipcase, with printed paper label, rubbed and worn (Qty: 1) Whitehouse p.27-28. This historical race game has 158 playing spaces numbered in a clockwise direction. They represent events and characters in English history from William I to George III. The game was devised specifically for the education of young children and the author of the booklet was very keen that children should benefit from playing the game. He hopes that 'the hours he has devoted to the formation of this little Scheme, have not been spent in vain'. John Harris took over the publishing firm of Elizabeth Newbery in 1801, primarily producing games, but also a few dissected puzzles. His address was the same at the Corner of St. Paul's Churchyard with the title `Original Juvenile Library'. In 1843 he sold the business to Grant & Griffiths.
Harris (John & Wallis, John, publishers). Historical Pastime or a New Game of the History of England from the Conquest to the Accession of George the Third, London: J. Harris & J. Wallis, December 1st, 1803, hand-coloured engraving, comprising 157 circles, terminating in an oval portrait of King George III, divided into twelve sections and mounted on linen, lightly toned, 565 x 535mm (22 x 21.25ins), together with 47pp. booklet Rules and Directions for Playing the Historical Game..., London: J. Harris & J. Wallis, 1808, in original buff wrappers with printed oval label to upper cover, housed together in original cardboard slipcase, with printed paper label, rubbed and worn (Qty: 1) Whitehouse p.27-28. This historical race game has 158 playing spaces numbered in a clockwise direction. They represent events and characters in English history from William I to George III. The game was devised specifically for the education of young children and the author of the booklet was very keen that children should benefit from playing the game. He hopes that 'the hours he has devoted to the formation of this little Scheme, have not been spent in vain'. John Harris took over the publishing firm of Elizabeth Newbery in 1801, primarily producing games, but also a few dissected puzzles. His address was the same at the Corner of St. Paul's Churchyard with the title `Original Juvenile Library'. In 1843 he sold the business to Grant & Griffiths.
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