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Atlas Geographique Boxed French Geography Game Complete with 6 Maps Circa 1890

$750
£566.20
€658.83
CA$1,058.51
A$1,061.84
CHF 620.10
MX$12,928.23
NOK 7,120.54
SEK 7,333.05
DKK 4,924.56

About the Item

This extraordinary and complete puzzle set consists of maps of the world, Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe and France. Published by Charles Verneau in Paris, the maps are on all sides of the 35 cubes. Getting the puzzles in the correct order is not easy and reminds one of working with a Rubik's Cube. The cubes fit into the original wooden box that has an illustration of the world surrounded by female representations of the continents. The guide maps are stored in the box above the wooden cubes. A rare cartographic curiosity that has survived in good condition especially given its purpose as a game. Correctly arranged, the cubes make the following maps, each measuring approximately 8 x 11": A. Mappemonde en Deux Hemispheres. B. Amerique. C. Afrique. D. Asie. E. Europe. F. France par Departements. A fascinating Victorian era parlor game. Circa 1880-1900.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1880-1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A1125-111stDibs: LU855248380792

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