Game Information
J. Jaques & Son (publisher) AGPI # · P-3208Full Publisher Info
The New Round Game of the Moorish Fort (game title) AGPI # · G-34173
Title Source · 
cover
Title, Preserving Case

THE NEW ROUND GAME OF THE MOORISH FORT

Title Language · 
English
Date · 
around 1863 
Date Source(s)

registered design diamond mark

Publication Location on Game

UK

Cover Text

I G w Rd 5 5

Played upon an ordinary Table.

ENTERED AT STATIONERS' HALL.

Short Description

Marbles. Cue Sticks.

Game Type · 
Price

10 shillings 6 pence

17 shillings 6 pence

Rules Format

leaflet

Container Type

Natural wooden box with sliding lid.

Container Size · (measured in inches)

12 inches wide

30.5 cm wide

Cover Description

Green label with black text. Outer border has a repeating pattern of angled ovals with decorative designs inside.

At upper left and also at upper right is a design consisting of a registration diamond with curves inside each corner; the top one has "G" in it, the left one "W", the right one "5", the bottom one "5"; in the center is "Rd" with a period under the "d". Overlapping the top of the diamond is a near circle, with "1" inside.

"THE NEW ROUND GAME" is at top between the diamond designs. Below is "MOORISH FORT". Below that is "Played upon an ordinary Table.". Below that is "ENTERED AT STATIONERS' HALL."

Underlabel Description

natural wood

eBay Listing(s)Some historical eBay records may be available on eBay.com, WorthPoint.com, or in the offline digital archives of the Game Catalog.
More Sources

Rick Tucker: box bottom with JAQ-05v2c2

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