Peter Pan

This edition of “Peter Pan” pictorial card game was published by H. P. Gibson & Sons Ltd in c.1912 and manufactured by Thomas de la Rue & Co Ltd from drawings by Charles A. Buchel (1872–1950), who also painted theatrical programmes and advertising posters. The story of Pater Pan was written by Scottish author Sir James Matthew Barrie (1860–1937). The game is played with a 52-card pack which contains 4 x 13 subjects each numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4. The object of the game is to get as many complete sets as possible  see: the Rules→

Above: “Peter Pan” pictorial card game published by H. P. Gibson & Sons Ltd in c.1912 and manufactured by Thomas de la Rue & Co Ltd from drawings by Charles A. Buchel (1872–1950). 52 cards + rules in box. Images courtesy Rex Pitts.

Right: the front of the box→