Müller, Johann Wolfgang (sold)
Johann Wolfgang Müller (July 20, 1765 - September 23, 1828) was a Nuremburg-based educator and publisher of playing cards and other games. Müller was born in Nuremburg, Germany. He studied from 1773 - 1783 at the Spitalschule in Nuremburg before transferring to Altdorf, where he completed his studies in 1788. In 1796, he began teaching mathematics and French at Nuremburg's Egidiengymnasium. He began publishing educational games, books, and globes in 1791/2, in addition to a large corpus of mathematical treatises. He retired in 1801 due to an unknown mental illness and died in 1828 of edema (dropsy).
Stunning and complex geographical game.
Voyage dans les Cinq Parties du Monde. ou representations de 32 Nations avec VI cartes geographiques 1805.
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A stunning 1807 geographical game by Johann Georg Klinger and Johann Wolfgang Müller. It is among the most interesting and complex geographical games we have encountered. The beautifully produced game features 37 (35 present) cards, a game board, and instructions detailing how it can be played in three increasingly complex modes. The most advanced involved strategic planning of global commerce. As such, it could appeal to and delight children of all ages. (more details)