#537

Two Rare Boxed Parlor Games of Mid-19th Century
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Comprising "Voyage de Paris a St. Petersbourg",in which a family of five makes that trip with stops at historical sites along the way, with original game board having colored engravings of each site, and instruction sheet describing each site, the box cover with spot varnished scene of the family departing, printed in three languages, 9" x 7", circa 1860,marked "AK", German. And "L'Imperiale", a roulette style game with wooden-legged game boards, wooden game pieces, instructions, and beautiful color engraving depicting six adult players with a child looking on, 12" x 9", circa 1865. Marked Coqueret Depose. Contents of each excellent, boxes very good.