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£8.00Vintage Card Game - Instruction Booklet - Pepys Series Belisha - Circa 1950s England

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Condition (used): fair for age (see below) - the instruction booklet is good but has some corrosion to the staple with associated light staining and very light tanning, otherwise fairly minor marks commensurate with age and use.

Identifying Marks & Labels etc:   "Published By Castell Brothers Ltd makers Of Pepys Stationery".

Other Information:  a good spare - "Belisha card game: Published by Castell Brothers Ltd, 1937 - Belisha was published as a new and improved form of the universally popular game of Rummy, offering “more scope for intelligent play”. Based around a motor journey from London to Oban, Belisha was produced with a desire to make a helpful contribution to the national “Safety First” campaign following the introduction of ‘Belisha’ beacons, designed to reduce road casualties, particularly among children. By 1951 the black and white stripes, with Belisha beacons on either side of the road, were approved as ‘Zebra’ crossings. The cards have period illustrations highlighting safety in motoring situations. The game was named after Leslie Hore-Belisha, the Minister for Transport who introduced yellow flashing lights on black & white striped poles (Belisha Beacons) at Zebra Crossings" Source: The World Of Playing Cards. We are uncertain as to the exact age of this set but would suggest circa 1950s.

Approximate Dimensions:  9.5cm (length), 6cm (width).

Approximate Weight:  less than 50g

Price: £8.

Approximate Condition Descriptors

Poor:  May have many faults, blemishes and defects. Suitable for spares or restoration.
Fair:  May have a few faults, blemishes and defects but generally sound.
Good:  May have a few very minor blemishes.
Very Good: Generally in good condition with only a few very minor signs of wear.
Excellent: Near mint to mint condition.

 
Vintage Card Game - Instruction Booklet - Pepys Series Belisha - Circa 1950s England - £8.00