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1. Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of art, in each quarter of the world.

Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of art, in each quarter of the world.
Date:
[ca. 1820]
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored engraving ; 46 x 62 cm, folded to 24 x 17 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

2. The majestic game of the Asiatic ostrich.

The majestic game of the Asiatic ostrich.
Date:
[approximately 1825]
Physical Description:
1 folded sheet : hand-colored engraving, on linen ; 51 x 41 cm, folded (in slipcase) to 17 x 13 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

3. The magic ring : a new game : replete with humour and pleasant variety.

The magic ring : a new game : replete with humour and pleasant variety.
Date:
November 1st, 1796
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored engraving ; sheet 42 x 57 cm, folded to 19 x 13 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

4. An arithmetical pastime : intended to infuse the rudiments of arithmetic, under the idea of amusement.

An arithmetical pastime : intended to infuse the rudiments of arithmetic, under the idea of amusement.
Date:
April 19th, 1798
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored engraving ; 33 x 70 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

5. The royal pastime of cupid, or, Entertaining game of the snake.

The royal pastime of cupid, or, Entertaining game of the snake.
Date:
12th May 1794
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored engraving ; sheet 38 x 46 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

6. Trafalgar : the new naval game.

Trafalgar : the new naval game.
Date:
[early 20th century]
Physical Description:
1 game (24 pieces, 1 game board, 1 box, 1 folded sheet of instructions) ; in box 12 x 15 x 5 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

7. The British tourist : a new game.

The British tourist : a new game.
Date:
[1830s?]
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored engraving ; 50 x 63 cm, folded to 22 x 13 cm, in slipcase 22 x 14 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

8. Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of nature in each quarter of the world.

Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of nature in each quarter of the world.
Date:
1st Novr. 1818
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored engraving ; 48 x 64 cm, folded to 24 x 17 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

9. The new game of the multiplication table.

The new game of the multiplication table.
Date:
[between 1830 and 1832]
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored illustrations ; sheet 48 x 38 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

10. The paths of life / by J.H. Cotterell ; drawn on stone by C. Burton.

The paths of life / by J.H. Cotterell ; drawn on stone by C. Burton.
Creator:
Cotterell, J. H. (Jacob Henry), -1868
Date:
[circa 1840]
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored lithograph ; 55 x 64 cm, folded to 16 x 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

11. The wonders of the world : chiefly in reference to the architectural works of the ancients : an entirely new game, for the amusement and education of youth / W. Kohler litho.

The wonders of the world : chiefly in reference to the architectural works of the ancients : an entirely new game, for the amusement and education of youth / W. Kohler litho.
Date:
[ca. 1843]
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored lithograph ; sheet 54 x 44 cm, folded to 15 x 16 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

12. The mansion of bliss : a new game for the amusement of youth / by T. Newton ...

The mansion of bliss : a new game for the amusement of youth / by T. Newton ...
Creator:
Newton, T
Date:
1822
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored engraving ; sheet 57 x 45 cm, folded to 19 x 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

13. Why, what, and because, or, The road to the temple of knowledge / T.H. Jones, del. et litho.

Why, what, and because, or, The road to the temple of knowledge / T.H. Jones, del. et litho.
Date:
[approximately 1855]
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored lithograph ; 33 x 44 cm folded to 33 x 22 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

14. The road to the temple of honour and fame : an instructive and entertaining game.

The road to the temple of honour and fame : an instructive and entertaining game.
Date:
May 20, 1811
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored engraving ; sheet 59 x 43 cm, folded to 20 x 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

15. The Crystal Palace game : a voyage round the world, an entertaining excursion in search of knowledge, whereby geography is made easy / by Smith Evans, F.R.G.S.

The Crystal Palace game : a voyage round the world, an entertaining excursion in search of knowledge, whereby geography is made easy / by Smith Evans, F.R.G.S.
Creator:
Evans, Henry Smith
Date:
[1854?]
Physical Description:
1 game : color, mounted on linen ; 45.5 x 65 cm, folded to 20.3 x 18 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

16. A new, moral, and entertaining game of the reward of merit / invented by Geo. Fox ...

A new, moral, and entertaining game of the reward of merit / invented by Geo. Fox ...
Creator:
Fox, Geo. (George)
Date:
December 10th, 1801
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored engraving ; 41 x 51 cm, folded to 17 x 14 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

17. Fortunio & his seven gifted servants.

Fortunio & his seven gifted servants.
Date:
1846
Physical Description:
1 game : color lithograph ; 57 x 44 cm, folded to 20 x 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

18. The circle of knowledge : a new game of the wonders of nature, science, & art.

The circle of knowledge : a new game of the wonders of nature, science, & art.
Date:
[ca. 1850?]
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored aquatint ; 65 x 51 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

19. The combat with the giant : a new invented and entertaining game.

The combat with the giant : a new invented and entertaining game.
Date:
September 1st, 1796
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored engraving ; 40 x 40 cm, folded to 13 x 13 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

20. The hare and the tortoise : a new game.

The hare and the tortoise : a new game.
Date:
Novr. 5th. 1849
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored lithograph ; 43 x 54 cm, folded to 14 x 18 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

21. Laurie & Whittle's new, moral & entertaining game of the mansion of happiness / invented by George Fox, W.M., author of The cottagers, and various poetical pieces.

Laurie & Whittle's new, moral & entertaining game of the mansion of happiness / invented by George Fox, W.M., author of The cottagers, and various poetical pieces.
Creator:
Fox, George
Date:
13 Octr. 1800
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored engraving ; sheet 47 x 58 cm, folded to 12 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

22. Science in sport, or, The pleasure of astronomy : a new & instructive pastime : revised and approved by M. Bryan, of Blackheath

Science in sport, or, The pleasure of astronomy : a new & instructive pastime : revised and approved by M. Bryan, of Blackheath
Date:
[1804]
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored engraving : sheet 43 x 55 cm, folded to 22 by 14 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

23. The mirror of truth : exhibiting a variety of biographical anecdotes and moral essays : calculated to inspire a love of virtue and abhorrence of vice.

The mirror of truth : exhibiting a variety of biographical anecdotes and moral essays : calculated to inspire a love of virtue and abhorrence of vice.
Date:
Jany. 1st, 1811
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored engraving ; sheet 46 x 57 cm, folded to 19 x 16 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

24. Laurie's new and entertaining game of the golden goose.

Laurie's new and entertaining game of the golden goose.
Date:
[1831]
Physical Description:
1 game : hand colored engraving ; 40 x 51 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

25. Royal race course : a merry round game / designed & lithographed by G.E. Madeley, 3 Wellington Street, Strand.

Royal race course : a merry round game / designed & lithographed by G.E. Madeley, 3 Wellington Street, Strand.
Date:
[ca. 1845?]
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored lithograph ; sheet 48 x 48, folded in covers 18 x 18 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

26. The mansion of bliss : a new game for the amusement of youth / by T. Newton ...

No cover image available
Creator:
Newton, T
Date:
[1810]
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored engraving ; sheet 57 x 45 cm, folded to 19 x 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

27. The funnyshire fox chace : a new game.

No cover image available
Date:
[ca. 1830?]
Physical Description:
1 folded sheet ([1] p.) : chiefly ill. ; 40 x 53 cm. folded to 18 x 14 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

28. A tour through the British colonies and foreign possessions.

No cover image available
Date:
[1850s?]
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored lithograph ; 66 x 51 cm, folded to 22 x 17 cm + 1 instruction booklet (24 pages ; 16 cm), in slipcase
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

29. Wheeling : a new and exciting game for cyclists.

No cover image available
Date:
[1899?]
Physical Description:
1 game (1 game board, 1 die, 1 cup, 4 playing pieces, 1 sheet of instructions) : illustrations ; game board 37 x 74 cm, folded to 37 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

30. Gliding.

No cover image available
Date:
[1920s?]
Physical Description:
1 game (1 game board, 1 dial, counters) : color illustrations ; game board 29 x 42 cm, folded in box 25 x 18 x 2 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

31. The royal genealogical pastime of the sovereigns of England : from the dissolution of the Saxon heptarchy to the reign of His Present Majesty George the Third.

No cover image available
Creator:
Johnson, R. (Richard), 1733 or 1734–1793
Date:
Novr. 30th 1791
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored engraving ; sheet 41 x 73 cm, folded to 21 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

32. Der Gang zur Kirchweihe = Le tour à la fête du village = The going to the feast of the village.

No cover image available
Date:
[mid-19th century]
Physical Description:
1 box (1 game board, 8 markers, 8 cards, 1 sheet of instructions) ; box 15 x 18 x 4 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

33. The new game of human life.

No cover image available
Date:
1790
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustrations ; 47 x 67 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

34. Georgian and Victorian board games : the Liman Collection / [preface: Ellen Liman ; foreword: Arthur Liman ; introduction: A. Robin Hoffman].

Georgian and Victorian board games : the Liman Collection / [preface: Ellen Liman ; foreword: Arthur Liman ; introduction: A. Robin Hoffman].
Creator:
Liman, Ellen
Date:
[2017]
Physical Description:
181 pages (some folded) : color illustrations, facsimiles ; 35 cm
Collection:
Reference Library
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen Liman.