John Waddingtons
VINTAGE 1953 KEYWORD Board Game Waddingtons COMPLETE 96 Tiles Boxed Parker Bros - Fantastic Condition
VINTAGE 1953 KEYWORD Board Game Waddingtons COMPLETE 96 Tiles Boxed Parker Bros - Fantastic Condition
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VINTAGE 1953 KEYWORD Board Game Waddingtons COMPLETE 96 Tiles Boxed Parker Bros - Fantastic Condition
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Up for sale is a remarkably well-preserved, 100% complete vintage 1953 UK edition of the crossword board game KEYWORD. Manufactured in England by John Waddington Ltd. (under arrangement with Parker Brothers), this classic word game was launched at the height of the 1950s crossword craze.
This set is fully complete, which is incredibly rare for a game of this age. Every component has been meticulously checked and verified.
What is included:
- Original Box: Robust and clean with iconic vintage mid-century graphics. Internal red and green sorting dividers/inserts are fully intact.
- Game Board: 19x19 four-quadrant colored grid board in excellent, clean folding condition.
- 96 Plastic Letter Tiles: Complete set of 94 white-embossed black letter tiles plus 2 blank tiles.
- 4 Wooden Letter Racks: Original color-stained wooden racks (Red, Yellow, Green, Blue).
- 12 Keyword Cards: Pristine condition, stored inside their original designated inner card box.
- 2 Original Rule Sheets: Includes both the standard instruction leaflet and the Keyword Patience/Solitaire variant sheet.
Condition Details:
This game is in excellent vintage condition. The box shows minor shelf wear and light aging consistent with its 70+ year history, but remains structurally sound. The interior components, tiles, and wooden racks are clean, crisp, and ready for immediate play or display in a vintage board game collection.
This game is in excellent vintage condition. The box shows minor shelf wear and light aging consistent with its 70+ year history, but remains structurally sound. The interior components, tiles, and wooden racks are clean, crisp, and ready for immediate play or display in a vintage board game collection.
Please see the photos for a detailed look at the exact items, tile count, and overall condition..
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