The elements of astronomy and geography : explained on 40 cards, beautifully engraved and coloured

An educational game in which players collect rewards by successfully describing the astronomical or geographical illustrations on the cards. Contains: 40 numb. cards, 1 folded leaf of letterpress instructions, 1 slip-case. Descriptive text on back of cards. Slip case (10 x 8 cm.) on which illustrated title is mounted. Not listed in ESTC, Willshire or Goodfellow. Consists of 40 engraved, numbered, and hand colored cards in the original box featuring an engraving of a globe and telescope. Each card features an illustration and explanatory text. For example, several cards depict geometric shapes with a description of various kinds of measurements (circumference, angles, diameter, etc.). Another subset of cards describe groups (Peroescii, Antoeci, Antipodes, Ascii, Amphiscii, Hetreroscii, Preiscii) that inhabit different parts of the earth. Illustrations are of men standing on a circle representing the earth. The relative positions of the sun and the moon are shown on other cards.