Camden — Bezique

London, Charles Goodall & Son LTD, c1920. Hardback. A set of cards and markers designed for the game Bezique, presented in a box together. A charming box containing all needed to play Bezique.This included two markers, in pink and green, and two sets of cards, which are presented together in a decorated box.With two packs of thirty-two cards, and two additional jokers. Cards are printed in red floral lattice to the reverse, and rounded corners.Bezique is a popular trick-taking card game from nineteenth century France. The game is derived from piquet.Without the booklet detailing the rules of the game. In the original publisher's box, with paper-covered boards. Externally, generally smart, boards are a little discoloured and rubbed, with small chips to the extremities. Light marks.Markers are smart, with a couple of spots. Cards are smart with light spots and handling marks. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .