(GAMES.) Wallis, John. An Arithmetical Pastime; Intended to Infuse the Rudiments of Arithmetic;...
(GAMES.) Wallis, John. An Arithmetical Pastime; Intended to Infuse the Rudiments of Arithmetic; Under the Idea of Amusement. Hand-colored stipple engraved game board with letterpress rules and keys. 12 3/4x27 inches, dissected into 8 segments and mounted to original linen; light surface soiling and edge wear, lower margin shaved close slightly affecting imprint; housed in original worn marbled paper-covered board slipcase with printed paper label. London: Biggs and Co., 1798
Estimate $300 - 500
"The wording of the title betrays a probably all-too-well justified doubt that the "amusement" is overborne by the formidably obvious instructional nature of this "Pastime."" - National Book League exhibition catalog, Children's Books of Yesterday, 1946, entry 105.
Price Realized (with Buyer's Premium) $488
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(GAMES.) Wallis, John. An Arithmetical Pastime; Intended to Infuse the Rudiments of Arithmetic; Under the Idea of Amusement. Hand-colored stipple engraved game board with letterpress rules and keys. 12 3/4x27 inches, dissected into 8 segments and mounted to original linen; light surface soiling and edge wear, lower margin shaved close slightly affecting imprint; housed in original worn marbled paper-covered board slipcase with printed paper label. London: Biggs and Co., 1798
Estimate $300 - 500
"The wording of the title betrays a probably all-too-well justified doubt that the "amusement" is overborne by the formidably obvious instructional nature of this "Pastime."" - National Book League exhibition catalog, Children's Books of Yesterday, 1946, entry 105.
Price Realized (with Buyer's Premium) $488
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