The King, the avowed enemy of the Queen :

a new royal game of chess, played for half-crown stakes ... /
invented by Philoi-d'or ; with an engraving, designed and excecuted by J.R. Cruikshank.
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Philoi-d'or.
Contributors: Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, artist
more
Format: Book
Language:English
Published / Created: London : Printed for T. Dolby, 1820.
Subjects:
Notes:A satire on George IV and Queen Caroline.

The name of F.A.D. Philidor, the great chess player, is punningly adapted.

A satire on George IV, and Queen Caroline.

With: The political house that Jack built. 42nd ed. London : Printed by and for William Hone, 1820.

Physical description: 19 p. : ill ; 24 cm.

Citations/References: George, 13870

Citations/References: NUC pre-1956

Citations/References: George 13870

more
Call Number View In Collection
JP 2406
Manuscripts Reading Room
Access Note
Joly