An illustrated board game called Automobile Club, presented in a cardboard box with a lithographed design depicting two cars traveling along a country road. Inside, the game board features a detailed map of Europe and Asia glued to a wooden panel with several metal hooks placed on the main cities and stops along the route. The game's objective was to create a car circuit by connecting these stops using small pieces representing the cars, which are now missing. Inspired by the enthusiasm for early motor racing and the great international circuits of the early 20th century, this game perfectly illustrates the era's fascination with the nascent automobile.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 17×11.5×2 cm ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slightly damaged corners, some game pieces (cars) missing ✦ Contents: Original box, instructions glued to the inside of the lid, illustrated map board, and metal hooks for the route
An interesting game with an automotive and geographical theme from the Belle Époque - appreciated for its illustration and its link to the beginnings of the automobile.
