This gorgeous 1936 Black Box Monopoly game is a special chance to acquire a nostalgic piece of history and will make a great addition to family game night!
Parker Brothers would often use up inventory (boards, utensil boxes, labels) when producing Monopoly, creating very unique combinations. This beautiful set appears to be one of those combinations. The outer board label contains the line "REG GREAT BRITAIN & CANADA" while the utensil box does not. Fun!
*PLEASE NOTE: If choosing Game plus Frame, please allow 3 weeks build time.
Game History:
Parker Brothers signed a contract with Charles B Darrow on March 19, 1935 and began selling Monopoly shortly thereafter. They quickly learned that the first patent actually belonged to Elizabeth Magie who's patent (after purchasing it from her) of 1,509,312 was the first to appear on the game after "Trade Mark" and then "Patent Pending". Darrow's patent was approved on December 31, 1935 and was used on the games next to Magie's until 1941.
Game Details:
* Until 1958, Parker Brothers sold Monopoly with a small utensil box, alongside the board, as a set, as well as the standard long-box version.
* This board is in remarkable condition. This board contains the Darrow copyright on the Jail space. The bottom 2 corners and seam have slight bends and there is some staining on a few areas around the edge of the facing. The back of the board has a few dings and the label shows some discoloration, normal for it's age.
* The utensil box is sturdy and in wonderful condition. There are a few marks on the edge and a small worn spot towards the bottom of the lid. All inserts are present, including the risers.
* The contents seem to have been hardly used! These early versions had 7 playing pieces and all 7 metal tokens are present. All hotels and houses are present, including the dice. All The property cards and Community Chest and Chance cards are complete and in amazing condition. This version, and others until 1938, contain 2 of the "...Nearest Railroad..." cards. Very cool! The original instructions are included.
Games contain small pieces and are not intended for children under the age of 4.
