Two early English card games: The Interrogatory Game of Roman History, 1836, John Betts, Brunswick Square, London, 144 cards, 40 white and 10 counters, 38-page answer book with instructions, red leather book box. -- The Game of English Blood Royal, William Chauncy Langdon, New Orleans, circa 1820/1830s, 36 of 36 cards represent Sovereign power, 43 of 48 cards represent the Nobility, instructions, cloth box. Together two games, condition varies.
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Two early English card games: The Interrogatory Game of Roman History, 1836, John Betts, Brunswick Square, London, 144 cards, 40 white and 10 counters, 38-page answer book with instructions, red leather book box. -- The Game of English Blood Royal, William Chauncy Langdon, New Orleans, circa 1820/1830s, 36 of 36 cards represent Sovereign power, 43 of 48 cards represent the Nobility, instructions, cloth box. Together two games, condition varies.

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Two early English card games: The Interrogatory Game of Roman History, 1836, John Betts, Brunswick Square, London, 144 cards, 40 white and 10 counters, 38-page answer book with instructions, red leather book box. -- The Game of English Blood Royal, William Chauncy Langdon, New Orleans, circa 1820/1830s, 36 of 36 cards represent Sovereign power, 43 of 48 cards represent the Nobility, instructions, cloth box. Together two games, condition varies.