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The Noble Game of the Elephant and Castle - Rare Facsimile Edition - An Explanation of, or Key to, The Noble Game of the Elephant and Castle; of, Travelling in Asia; During which the Sagacious Animal introduces us to Various and Instructive Scenes. To which are prefixed the rules of the games.  London: Barnsbury Antiques, 1984.  Envelope containing a game board with spectacular color illustrations. Attached is a booklet containing game instructions and a description of the various stations, including Russian exile in Siberia, hunting in India, tea in China, a widow burning herself, and more. Facsimile edition of the game published in London in 1822 by William Darton. Booklet: 20 pages, 21X15 cm. Board: 50X40 cm. Good overall condition, light wear.