Scarce and Prized First Generation (1930) Engraved Bakelite White on Black Backgammon Doubling Cube souvenir painting and completely transportive—this is really

and completely transportive—this is really

Each measures 9 3/16" x 5 7/8" x 1/2" and while they show wear they are in very good overall condition

Otherwise blocks are in very good condition

and might a little more

I love this photo SO MUCH

Scarce and Prized First Generation (1930) Engraved Bakelite White on Black Backgammon Doubling Cube souvenir painting and completely transportive—this is really2,4,8,16,32,64. Though clearly a (very excellent looking) die, with each side a mathematical doubling of the next, I did not know exactly what this was when I found it. Didn't take long to learn that die like this were and are made for use in backgammon specifically for raising (doubling) the stakes in a game. I've learned with a bit of research that the first doubling cubes were introduced in 1930, and this is an iconic very early example, perhaps