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Title(s)
The laughable game of What d'ye buy, by Professor Punch.
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Published/Created
London, J. Passmore [ca. 1850]
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Physical Description
84 pieces (incl. ill.) 13 x 15 cm. and booklet (12 p.) 14 cm.
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Holdings
Rare Books and Manuscripts
GV1199 L3 Flat A
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
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Copyright Status
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Full YALE Library Record
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Classification
Videos
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Notes
BAC : Imperfect: 1 piece wanting.
Title from case.
Booklet has title: Explanation to the laughable game of What d'ye buy? for large and small parties by Professor Punch. Booklet published by Edward Wallis; printed by Francis Passmore.
Imprint date from Linda Hannas. The English jigsaw puzzle 1760-1890. London, 1972, p. 41, where another issue of this game is described.
Cottage of content, or, Toys, games, and amusements of nineteenth century England, 76
Selected exhibitions: “The Cottage of Content : or, Toys, Games, and Amusements of Nineteenth Century England" (Yale Center for British Art, November 2 - December 31, 1977). -
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IIIF Manifest
Cottage of Content, or, Toys, Games, and Amusements of Nineteenth Century England (Yale Center for British Art, November 2, 1977-December 31, 1977) [YCBA Objects in the Exhibition]
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