George III copper engraved board game. Historical Pastime or a New Game of the History of England from the Conquest to the Accession of George the Third, hand coloured copper engraving laid on linen, extensively annotated in ink by a contemporary hand with playing instructions. Printed by J Harris, corner of St Paul’s Church Yard & J Wallis, 16 Ludgate Street as the Act directs Dec 1st 1803. 54 by 56.5 cms.
This rare survival of a historical race game has 158 playing spaces numbered clockwise representing the events and characters in English history from he Conquest of England by William I to the Accession of George III.
Similar example to be found in V&A collection Ref: E.1760&A-1954.