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 [402 x 260 mm]. Baudicour 4; Portalis and Beraldi 1. A fine print on thin laid paper, possibly a first state (of 2), before the engraved name was erased and before retouching in the border. Scattered light foxing, some more pronounced. Traces of gentle creases. Fine traces of diagonal creases in the right margin. Faint trace of oxidation along the edges. Very short, reinforced tear at the bottom on the reverse. Remnants of mounting tabs and small traces of glue on the reverse. All margins intact. AABM stamp (Lugt 3075).