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Backgammon by Spears Games (1980)
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Backgammon
Publisher: Spears Games, 1980
Type | Genre | Players | Age | Dice | Money |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Board Game | Abstract | 2 only | 10+ Years | 2 Dice | No |
Box dimensions (approx): 41cm long x 21cm wide x 4cm high
A quality edition of the traditional game by well-known manufacturer Spear's. It comes with wooden pieces, dice, doubling cube and a solid board that weighs in at 440g. A sought-after edition.
The Condition of the Game For Sale
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Contents
The game is complete
Includes rule sheet (these are brief).
Condition
The contents are in good condition
This is first edition - although everything fits in the box, the pieces do not fit snugly in the plastic tray (see Guide).
Box
The box is in good condition
Lid has some scuffing and a water stain to top left corner, but structurally sound and solid.
The Mailing Costs for Backgammon
Our Postal Promise: your mailing charge is what it costs us to wrap and send the item to you
Delivery Within Mainland UK is £3.27
Service: Royal Mail Small Parcel 2nd Class
Delivery is within 5 days of dispatch. If you prefer a different mailing service e-mail us and we will reserve the game for you while we work out the best mailing option for you.
Dispatch Time: orders will be dispatched - email us for dispatch times during Jul/Aug 2018.
Delivery To All Other Destinations - Please Contact Us
Includes Northern Ireland, Highlands and Islands, Scilly Isles, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.
Please e-mail us stating the game(s) you want and your country of residence. We will reserve the game(s) while we find the best shipping option. No obligation to buy. Payment is by PayPal.
Supplementary Information
Buyers Guide To Backgammon
There was an anomaly with the first edition - the wooden pieces would not all fit correctly in the plastic tray, which was manufactured slightly too small.
Information about Spears Games
J.W.Spear was set up by Jacob Spear in 1879. Based near Nuremberg, Germany, it manufactured a variety of goods, as well as some games, which soon became its core product line. In 1932 a manufacturing was established in England, to produce games for the English-speaking market. In 1954 Spears was appointed UK licensee for Scrabble. It was a public company for nearly 30 years before being purchased by Mattel in 1994. Mattel continues to market Scrabble but most of Spears orginal games are only obtainable on the used market.
Backgammon by Spears Games (1980)
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UK Mainland Customers Only
Delivery: Royal Mail Small Parcel 2nd Class
Total including delivery = £18.27
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