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Game of Love.- Hymen's Lottery; or, the Prize of a Heart, Published by S. & J. Fuller, [c.1840].

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Game of Love.- Hymen's Lottery; or, the Prize of a Heart, Published by S. & J. Fuller, [c.1840].

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Game of Love.- Hymen's Lottery; or, the Prize of a Heart, 4pp. booklet of directions in original printed wrappers, with the complete set of 12 hand-coloured engraved 'character' cards, and 13 (of 36) counters plus the counter with the device of a heart in red, together preserved in a modern plastic perspex box, Published by S. & J. Fuller, [c.1840].

⁂ We have been unable to trace any record of this game of pairing off - seemingly an early version of Postman's Knock. The character cards include Widow Long Purse, Lady Betty Bundle, Miss Tabitha Turtle Dove, General Bluster, Count Cockatoo, Lord Lovegold and Monsieur Moustache. The lower wrapper lists other works "Just Published", including The Dandezettes Toilet and The Polly Hopkins Costumes.

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Game of Love.- Hymen's Lottery; or, the Prize of a Heart, Published by S. & J. Fuller, [c.1840].

Name: Game of Love.- Hymen's Lottery; or, the Prize of a Heart, Published by S. & J. Fuller, [c.1840].
SKU: 132223374
Price: 300 GBP
Availability: InStock