Title: “Sixième JEU DE CARTES GEOGRAPHIQUES, Orné de figures gravées avec soin et représentant les différens peuples de la terre dans le costume particulier à chacun d’eux; destiné à l’instruction et à l’amusement de la jeunesse des deux sexes. Nouvelle édition revue et corrigée.” Description: Rare set of educational card game designed by Etienne Jouy intended for “the instruction and the amusement of young persons of both sexes”, engraved by Pierre-François Godard, published by Vaneckere in Paris. Each of the 47 cards (out of 48) contains some information about a country or region of the world, about which players must answer a number of questions. A rare children’s game from the first decade of the nineteenth century and one of the very first to feature the peoples of Australasia. Designer: Etienne Jouy Card size: 47 * 6,8 x 10,1 cm Year: 1806 Technique: copper engraving Condition: Good condition. Card XXXII “Nigritie Guinee et Congo” is missing. This are an original antique cards published in 1806 and NOT a modern copy or reprint On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity
