Presenting a truly unique and rare antique card game from the 1880s, published by J. Jaques & Son, London.
In this captivating game, players aim to collect sets of picture cards featuring works from various artists. The deck includes an index card for each artist, detailing how many cards belong to their set. The player who collects the most cards emerges as the winner.
Additionally, there are alternate rules for a variant where one player, known as the "President," begins with all the index cards and requests cards from other players until all sets are complete. Players earn and lose counters from a central pool throughout the game, with the one holding the most counters at the end declared the winner.
This game was published in at least two versions: one focusing on the "British school" of art and the other on the "Dutch school."
A complete set of 60 cards with plain blue backs in the box with a charming rules sheet (which seems to have a little bit of a misprint on it) The box has had to be tape repaired using invisible tap on the top of the lid and has a little bit of graffiti to the back but frankly it is in remarkable condition considering its age (over 130 years old!) (Grade 2)
The cards are in very good condition and have such a charm to them. Grade 1 under the Hoyles Vintage Grading System.
A remarkable find for collectors and antique enthusiasts!
