Lot 075: Lot of Children's Games including Large Marble Collection, Board Games & Books

Description

A comprehensive collection of diverse entertainment items, featuring a variety of board games, puzzle books, children's literature, and a large assortment of glass marbles. This lot spans various eras, offering options for different ages and interests. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Various (spanning mid-20th Century to contemporary periods) * Material: Cardboard, paper, plastic, glass * Contents include: Monopoly (Parker Brothers), Twister (MB Games), Bluey Shadowlands Board Game, 5 Second Rule, Race Around Australia, Time Tangrams, Colour Dominoes, Bumper Large Print Word Search, The Spy Handbook, Winnie the Pooh book, and a substantial quantity of glass marbles. Condition: The items exhibit general wear and tear consistent with their age and use. Board game boxes show varying degrees of creasing, scuffing, and minor tears. The vintage Monopoly box and board display noticeable discolouration and signs of age. The Twister box also shows expected signs of use. The marbles are in good overall condition. Books present with minor handling marks and cover wear. Interesting fact: * Board games have a rich history, with some of the earliest known examples dating back thousands of years to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, evolving into global phenomena. * Marbles, as a form of play, have been documented in various cultures worldwide since ancient times, crafted from diverse materials such as clay, stone, and glass. Use: This versatile lot is well-suited for family entertainment, adding to a game collection, or as a source of individual items for enthusiasts and collectors.

Condition Report

General wear and tear consistent with age and use; board game boxes show creasing, scuffing, and minor tears; vintage Monopoly box and board have noticeable discolouration; books show minor handling marks.

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