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The card game of Quadrille...
The card game of Quadrille...
Item # 629057
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1787 Among the articles: "On the Game of Quadrille" which is a type of card game from the 18th century. The article takes over a full page and is very descriptive (see). Near the back is half a column of news headed: "America" with information from a letter arrived from Philadelphia (see). Much news from England as well.Included are both full page plates called for.
Complete in 96 pages, 5 by 8 inches, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, several leaves are tipped in at the front portion of the issue, bit close-trimmed at the right edge of the title page, very nice condition.
This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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