From the Publisher: In America, games have become a part of our national heritage. Their brightly lithographed boxes and themes based on morals, nursery rhymes, history, television and geography have reflected the growth of our country for over 150 years. Games: American Boxed Games and Their Makers profiles and prices thousands of games manufactured from 1822-1992. Histories of hundreds of manufacturers, including "the big four" (McLoughlin Brothers, Milton Bradley, Selchow & Righter, and Parkers Brothers); collecting guidelines for both experts and novices; and advice on determining the relative value of a game will help you know whether to tiddle or wink. This 197-page book includes short histories of many American game companies, along with many pictures from Whitehill's huge collection including 10 color pictures. Original retail price $19.95.