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Unusual 1970s Scrabble Travel Edition by Selchow & Righter (1977)

Jon Nix — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:40:54 +0000

This travel version of the classic word game is an edition that is uncommon in the UK. This is the Selchow & Righter version from 1977. The game itself is in good condition with original case, tile bag, wooden tiles, tile racks and board which is built into the case. Those with a knowledge of Scrabble will see how different this is from the Spear's version - it's the same game, but packaged completely differently. It has some interesting features - the fold out plastic board, the way the tile racks are held in the case for storage, the compartment for storing the tiles and... that bright blue! There's none of that staid green colour scheme and cardboard here! It's brown and bright blue plastic all the way... very 70s.

The outer cardboard sleeve has signs of wear and use and a couple of tears, but it's condition is reasonable considering. Please note, there are no instructions included in this set, but standard instructions can be easily found online and printed.

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Vintage Travel Scrabble by Spear’s Games (1958)

Jon Nix — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 17:20:00 +0000

The classic word game in a classic travel edition from 1958, by Spear's. In good condition and complete - including original blue bag for the scrabble letters (usefully labelled as "Bag For Scrabble Letters"!) - the only minor blemishes being a drink stain (pictured) on the outer box and some scuffing and a small dent to the interior plastic housing which is reflected in our price.

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1978 Spear’s Centenary Scrabble Presentation Edition

Jon Nix — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 23:32:21 +0000

Produced to mark the centenary of J. W. Spear & Sons, this 1978 "Presentation Edition" of their ever-popular Scrabble word game is certainly one for the collector or completist. The presentation edition features the original style wooden letter tiles, special red leather effect box and matching playing board, black durable letter bag and black tile racks. It certainly feels a little special when compared to the standard version, although we can't guarantee that this will lift your playing level!

This one is complete and in excellent condition, with only minor signs of use throughout. The very worst of this wear and tear is some "creasing" wear in the fold of the board (photographed) and some "denting" to the box lid where it has been pressed down and met the bag of tiles underneath, but it is barely noticeable and rather difficult to photograph (sorry!).

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