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ALLEMAGNE, H.R. D'. Recreations et Passe-Temps. Paris, (c. 1905). (4), 4, 380 pp. W. 132 (30 cold., 1 double-p.) plates & 249 text-ills. Lge-4°. Cont. h. vellum w. black mor. letterpiece and owrps. bound up.
Richly and elaborately illustrated history of pastimes, with illustrations based on old originals. Covers table games (backgammon, chess, checkers, dominoes, dice games, etc.), games of chance (various lotteries), patience games, children’s games, parlour games, guessing, searching and tournament games, acrobatics, folk festivals, and fairground amusements.€ 150
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