Early (c. 1880s) Milton Bradley Words and Sentences Game in Original Box

Long before Scrabble, there was Anagrams, and before Milton Bradley called it that, the company called it "Words and Sentences." That name change came in the 1890s, so this set precedes then, and the particular iteration of box label is a scarce one, I believe the first color lithographed version. With over 300 smart looking black on sturdy red cardboard letters, to me it feels like a luxurious trove of possibilities, whether one ever plays the actual game or not. (Brief directions for playing below, they can also readily be found elsewhere online.) I'm not a parent, but if I were, this is exactly the sort of gift I would give my children--and then force them to play with me!  Box measures 5 3/4" x 4 3/4" x 2 1/4". Front latch not working and a little loss to litho label on top of box. Box sturdy and sound and great looking, with hinges in great shape. Letters in very good condition and they seem complete. Instructions:  In the Game of Words, players draw one tile at a time. The first