c1870 Games for Family Parties and Children

Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

First Edition.

In the publisher's original cloth binding.

Illustrated with numerous in-text illustrations throughout the text.

This is a wonderful collection of games for children and their families to play at parties. This volume is intended to supply guest with 'a selection of the time-honoured amusements of our forefathers', including new games of the day and activities for 'elder members of the family' to join in with too.

Written by Mrs. Valentine, otherwise known as Laura Valentine (1814-1899), who was a Victorian English writer. She was primarily known for her children's literature.

Thirty-two pages of publisher's adverts to rear of text.

Undated, so dated off of Jisc using similar copies held at libraries at the University of Oxford as well as Cambridge.

Collated, complete.