Charles-Germain de Saint-Aubin (1721–1786) The Checkers Players, or The Checkerboard. (Plate from the series *Premier Essai de papilloneries [sic] humaines*). Circa 1756–1760. Etching. 275 x 182 [320 x 226 mm]. Baudicour 4; Portalis and Beraldi 1. A very fine print on laid paper, in an undescribed state, without the engraved name (erased?), but with a border decorated with small parallel incisions along the double square line. Scattered light foxing. Fine crease marks along the lower margin and to the right of the title. Remnants of mounting tabs and small traces of glue on the reverse. Good margins. Very rare. Formerly in the collection of Friedrich August II of Saxony (Lugt 971); H. J. Delacroix (Lugt 3604). AABM stamp (Lugt 3075).