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Alice in Wonderland a series of 48 cards
- Title
- Alice in Wonderland [playing cards] : a series of 48 cards / issued by Carreras Ltd.
- Publication
- London : Arcadia Works / Carreras Ltd., [ca. 1928-1930]
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Permit needed | Berg Coll Cased Dodgson ZA2 A45 1928 | Schwarzman Building - Berg Collection Room 320 |
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- Description
- 48 cards : color illustrations; 8 x 6 cm
- Summary
- A game comprising 48 color-illustrated playing cards, originally issued in this larger size and tobacco card size. The set is divided into sixteen sets of three cards, each set bearing the same numeral, 1-16.
- Game is played similarly to Go Fish: a player shows a lead card, requiring that any cards of the same group be relinquished by the other players; the objective is to acquire all of the cards.
- Subject
- Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge, 1832-1898
- Note
- Illustrated after John Tenniel.
- The cards were issued individually, creating a challenge for collectors to acquire all of the cards, increasing the rarity of a complete set.
- Access (note)
- Restricted access ;
- Call Number
- Berg Coll Cased Dodgson ZA2 A45 1928
- OCLC
- 985510664
- Title
- Alice in Wonderland [playing cards] : a series of 48 cards / issued by Carreras Ltd.
- Imprint
- London : Arcadia Works / Carreras Ltd., [ca. 1928-1930]
- Access
- Restricted access ; request permission in holding division.
- Local Note
- Berg Collection game lacking the instructions that accompanied the cards; housed in mylar sleeves, in 3-ringed binder, in manuscript box.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898.Tenniel, John, 1820-1914. Illustrator
- Research Call Number
- Berg Coll Cased Dodgson ZA2 A45 1928