| "A little nonsense now and then, is pleasing to the wisest men".
A set of 36 (of 40) cards, letterpress on pink, lacking nos. 7, 24, 27 and 40.
With rules card, and a title card with 6 solutions. "London: Rock & Co. Publishers of Mirthful, Prophetical,Amusing, Puzzling, and Scientific Conversation Cards".
There is also a key card for a geographical set.
7 are made difficult to read, 8 are puns or enigmas to be puzzled out. Others are to be read to make others laugh, or not laugh.
With a card slipcase (lacking base) glossy black with gold design, with printed label "Comic Conversation Cards by Father Merry. Designed to make the Dull Merry, the Happy Happier and the Good Better. Price Two Shillings." |
