Verlag der Vereinigten Stralsunder Spielkarten-Fabriken Aktien-Gesellschaft, Stralsund
An authentic guide to gameplay from the era of the German Empire: this illustrated Patience book reflects the quiet playing culture of the 1910s, where patience, concentration, and formal elegance were central elements of the game.
Compiled by Count Friedrich Franz Hahn-Basedow, this guide combines practical instructions with a clearly structured approach to classic Patience games, while also offering a rare insight into the bourgeois gaming culture of the early modern period.
Illustrated Patience book with explanatory texts and table layouts
Dating: 1910s, German Empire
Editor: Count Friedrich Franz Hahn-Basedow
Publisher: Vereinigte Stralsunder Spielkarten-Fabriken A.-G., Stralsund
Content: 21 Patience games described, 20 of them illustrated
Pages: 48
Size: approx. 14 × 22 cm
Binding: softcover (cardboard cover)
Condition: very well-preserved, collectible example
Paper naturally aged with slight toning, overall clean and stable
Cover with minor, age-related signs of wear – lightly rubbed, no structural damage
Overall a visually cohesive and decorative piece with authentic character
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