Vintage 1890 rare peter coddles visit to new york an account of card game

Immerse yourself in the captivating narrative of "Vintage 1890: Peter Coddle's Visit to New York – An Account of Card Games," a rare piece of gaming history. This vintage book offers readers an intriguing journey through the past, detailing the card games that entertained Victorian-era New Yorkers. With its rich storytelling and historical insight, this book is a must-have for enthusiasts of gaming and historical literature alike. Delve into the pages that chronicle the social and cultural significance of card games during a bygone era. A unique addition to any collector's library or a thoughtful gift for the curious mind.1890 Peter Coddles Visit to New York Account of Card Game. This item comes in original factory box with 24 cards and instructions. 1 playing card is missing. The box is not in the best condition and everything looks aged because of the age of item. Artist/Maker Milton Bradley (American, 1860 – 2009) An Account of Peter Coddle's Visit to New York ca. 1890 Place Made Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, North America Paper, cardboard Each (cards): 1 3/4 × 2 1/2 in. (4.4 × 6.4 cm) Container (box): 1 × 5 × 6 1/8 in. (2.5 × 12.7 × 15.6 cm) Material: Cardboard box and paper cards The Liman Collection 2000.748 The game of "Peter Coddle" in all its various editions was the most popular reading game of the 1880s and 1890s. The game was based around the story of a country boy's misadventures in New York City. Parker Brothers and the other major game manufacturers produced many variations, all neatly packaged in attractive boxes that were usually much larger than their contents required. Description Card game with box, instruction booklet and 25(1 card missing) playing cards; on cover of cardboard box, lithographed illustration of Peter Coddle in a top hat and an oversized bow tie; cover inscribed, "An/ Account/ of/Peter/ Coddles/ Visit/to/ New-/ York/ 4378/ Milton Bradley Co./ Springfield Mass."; instruction booklet with same image and inscription as box cover. Markings lithographed: on the box cover: "An/ Account/ of/Peter/ Coddles/ Visit/ to/ New-/ York/ 4378/ Milton Bradley Co./ Springfield Mass." Classifications Toys ID.