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The English Checkers; Played between the King of England and his Parliament
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Satirical poem (allegory) on a game played between the English king and his parliament, with a large title and nine footnotes numbered a through i. Printed below: "UYT". Printed on both sides. Inscription; top center: The English / TRAVEL- / BOARD; / Played between the King of / England, and his Parliament. Dated; bottom right: 1673 (pencil).
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineHet Engelsche Verkeerbordt; Gespeelt tusschen den Coninck van Engelandt, en sijn Parlement. 1673. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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