BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES
Something New In Patience; Including The Anchor, Rainbow, Grand National Noah's Ark, Housebreaker, Lucky Seven, Rounders, etc. Grant, Francis (Book #ID 64362) Published by Geoffrey Bles Ltd., 52 Doughty Street, London First Edition 1947. London 1947. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covers, black title block and author lettering to the upper panel. 8vo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains 63 printed pages of text. Tan age spots to the end papers, age darkened edges. Near Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with curling to the upper edges, age tanning to the panels, not price clipped 5s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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The Playing Card; An illustrated History Hoffman, Detlef [Translated by C. S. V. Salt] (Book #ID 54382) Published by Edition Leipzig, Germany First English Edition 1973. Germany 1973. First English edition hard back binding in publisher's original stone cloth covers, black and red title block and black and red suits to the spine and replica of a medieval playing card set in to the upper panel. Folio 12'' x 10''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Complete in original plain card slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Whist Tactics Illustrated; A Complete Course of Instruction in the Methods Adopted by the Best Players Foster, R. F. (Book #ID 39792) Published by Frederick Warne & Co., London and Mudie & Sons, London 1895. 1895. Hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, four playing cards and gilt lettering to the upper panel, all pages edges gilt. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 141, 112 illustrative hands, vii, viii, advertisements [pp]. Whilst the covers are secure to the text, the end papers are cracked, rubbing of the cloth the the spine tips and corners. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Contract in Six Lessons Reford, J. Hope (Book #ID 42597) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London Third Edition circa 1932. London circa 1932. Publisher's original sand paper wrap covers, scarlet lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 6½'' x 4¼''. Contains 94 printed pages of text. Small name to the title page, pale paper covers lightly soiled, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Enjoy Your Bridge [1] Klein, Emil (Book #ID 71330) Published by Nicholson & Watson, 26 Manchester Square, London First Edition 1947. London 1947. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original two-tone grey paper covered boards with grey cloth spine, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 191 printed pages of text. Lower corners turned-in with shallow rubs, age darkened page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with chips to the upper spine end and gutter, rubs to the corners and fore edges, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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The Beasley Contract Bridge System Beasley, Lt.-Col. H. M. (Book #ID 45330) Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd., Northcliffe House, London First Edition 1935. London 1935. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black and red title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel, blue cloud end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 128 printed pages of text. Ownership name to the half-title page and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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The Illustrated Book of Card Games for One Hervey, George F. [Illustrated by Karel Feuerstein] (Book #ID 45534) Published by Hamlyn Publishing Ltd., London First Edition 1977. London 1977. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼'' 159 printed pages of text. ISBN 0600340376. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with tiny rubs to the corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Fred Piatnik Vienna Miniature Double Deck Playing Cards: Two Sets [Code 90.1238] Fred Piatnik & Sohne Austria (Book #ID 87544) Fred Piatnik & Sons Austria circa 1948. 1948. Made in Austria. Midget playing cards 45 mm x 30 mm. Two sets in plastic box and lid. 52 + 2 Jokers red back, 52 + 2 Jokers blue back, rounded corners, priced $10.00 to bottom of box. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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The New Bond Playing Cards + Box Universal Playing Card Company Ltd., Leeds & London (Book #ID 87545) Universal Playing Card Company Ltd., Leeds & London circa 1950. 1950. 52 cards + 1 Joker, fabric finish. Reverse with two gold bar finish, illustrated in turquoise with two black silhouettes. Spotting to the card edges, box with inner flap missing, crushing to the bottom of the box. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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The Beasley Contract Bridge System Beasley, Lt.-Col. H. M. (Book #ID 47972) Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd., Northcliffe House, London First Edition 1935. London 1935. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black and red title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel, blue cloud end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 128 printed pages of text. Light foxing to the page edges, without any ownership names. Very Good condition book in scare Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, priced 2/6 to the spine, spine colours not faded, without any tears or chips. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Lexicon Card Game; The New Card Game of Skill, Laughter, Excitement, and Interest; Registration No. 529991 John Waddington Ltd., [Atozed] (Book #ID 50042) Published by John Waddington Ltd., London and Leeds October 16th 1933. Complete set of 54 cards which comprise 51 playing cards, a Master Card [which can be played as a 15 point joker], The Lexicon introduction Card Game, and a Hostess Card. Red vinyl backed cards in Fine condition which are held in a blue and gilt cardboard sleeve, these then slide into another blue and gilt cardboard outer sleeve shaped like a small book. Complete with stapled red and black instruction booklet dated October 16th 1933. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Double-Pack Patience; Selected Games with Diagrams and Solutions Dalton, Basil (Book #ID 63180) Published by Grant Richards, Ltd., St. Martin's Street, London 1925. London 1925. Publisher's original nut brown card wrap covers with black title to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7'' x 4''. Contains 120 printed pages of text with diagrams. Creasing of the paper to the spine, a little wear to the edges, tan age spots to the page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Beginner's Guide to Bridge Squire, Norman (Book #ID 52113) Published by Pelham Books Ltd., 52 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1971. London 1971. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original steel blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 720704685. Contains 151 printed pages of text with monochrome diagrams throughout. Without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small crease liens to the spine ends and top corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Great Board Games; Over 40 Games That You Can Play 1895-1955 Love, Brian [Compiled by] (Book #ID 58628) Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 52 Bedford Square, and Ebury Press London First Edition 1979. London 1979. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated colour printed covers. Folio 15'' x 10½'' 80 printed pages. Early history of board games, dice, totems and counters, publishers and the games trade. Counters and playing pieces in sealed glassine pocket to rear. Small bumps to the spine tips and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0718118626 Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Round Games with Cards; A Practical Treatise on all the Most Popular Games, with their Different Variations, and Hints for their Practice [The Club Series] Baxter-Wray (Book #ID 56040) Published by George Bell and Sons, London 1908. London 1908. Hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covers, black title, author lettering and illustrations of games to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains [vi] 112 [ii] printed pages of text. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Develop Your Bidding Judgment Reese, Terence (Book #ID 71624) Published by The Oak Tree Press, London First Edition 1962. 1962. First Edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine, tan dyed upper edges. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 254 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tiny rubs to the corners and spine ends, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Count To Win At Bridge; A Simple Summary of Valuation and Bidding with Illustrative Hands from Actual Play Walshe, G. G. J. (Book #ID 71331) Published by Ernest Benn Limited, Fleet Street, London First Edition 1948. London 1948. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel cloth covers, red title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 147 printed pages of text. Superficial wear to the covers, ink message to the front paste down, a few tan age spots to the closed edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the corners and gutters, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Enjoy Your Bridge Klein, Emil (Book #ID 59159) Published by Nicholson & Watson, 26 Manchester Square, London First Edition 1947. London 1947. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original stone and grey paper covers with stone cloth spine, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 191 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers, cheap paper browning and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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More Bridge Quizzes Kempson, Ewart (Book #ID 71759) Published by William Jackson Ltd., for Joiner & Steele Ltd., London First Edition 1952. London 1952. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 112 printed pages of text with examples of hands throughout. In Very Good clean condition, priced 5/-, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Quizzes, Word Games and Puzzles; A Collection of Ninety 'Amuse Yourself' Features with Answers Bee, Jay (Book #ID 60261) Published by The World's Work Ltd., Kingswood, Surrey First Edition 1948. London 1948. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream illustrated paper covered boards. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 122 printed pages of text. Spine ends turned in, tan age spots to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small nicks to the foot of the spine, curling of the upper edges, not price clipped 5/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Cesko Slovensky Sachoby Bulletin Number 3-4 [Czech Slovak Bulletin] Jan Kalendovsky [Series Editor] (Book #ID 85515) Published by Jan Kalendovsky, Smeralova 1991. 1991. Publisher's original stapled card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 64 pages in Czech and English showing chess moves, games and monochrome illustrations. In Very Good condition. We currently hold in stock 3 other books by this series. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Cesko Slovensky Sachoby Bulletin Number 8 [Czech Slovak Bulletin] Jan Kalendovsky [Series Editor] (Book #ID 85516) Published by Jan Kalendovsky, Smeralova 1991. 1991. Publisher's original stapled card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 34 pages in Czech showing chess moves, games and monochrome illustrations. In Very Good condition. We currently hold in stock 3 other books by this series. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Change to ACOL; An Introduction to the ACOL System of Contract Bridge Cohen, Ben (Book #ID 61094) Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., Ruskin House, 40 Museum Street, London First Edition Second Impression 1957. London 1957. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine, red dyed upper edges. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 158 printed pages of text. Superficial wear to the covers, tan age spots to the end papers. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 30 mm tear to the front upper gutter, rubs to the corners, creasing to the upper edges, not price clipped 15s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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The Complete Card Player Ostrow, Albert A. (Book #ID 61554) Published by Whittlesey House, McGraw-Hill Book Company Inc., New York Second Printing 1945. New York 1945. Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, black and red title block with black and red card suit decoration to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xii] 711 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Shallow rubs to the spine ends, gutters and corners, black name and address stamp to the front paste down, age darkened closed page edges and end papers and in Very Good condition, front and rear cover of dust wrapper loosely enclosed. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Bridge in 20 Lessons Anderton, Philip (Book #ID 71329) Published by G. Bell & Sons Ltd., Portugal Street, London First Edition 1961. London 1961. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 127 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the upper corners and gutter , not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Charles H. Goren's New Contract Bridge in a Nutshell Goren, Charles H. [Jacket Design by Michael Shoebridge] (Book #ID 62805) Published by W. H. Allen & Co. Ltd., 44 Hill Street, London First Edition, Reprinted May 1972. London 1972. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original claret paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 142 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the edges and corners, label to the front free end paper. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with the white of the rear panel a little age darkened, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0491003749 Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Contract Bridge For Beginners Culbertson, Josephine (Book #ID 62961) Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square London New Revised Edition December 1946. London 1946. New Revised edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 195 printed pages of text. Shallow rubs to the spine ends, tan age spots to the end papers, ink marking to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with 30 mm piece missing to the centre of the spine, 30 mm piece missing to the top of the upper panel, nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 6s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Cesko Slovensky Sachoby Bulletin Number 2 [Czech Slovak Bulletin] Jan Kalendovsky [Series Editor] (Book #ID 85514) Published by Jan Kalendovsky, Smeralova 1991. 1991. Publisher's original stapled card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 34 pages in Czech showing chess moves, games and monochrome illustrations. In Very Good condition. We currently hold in stock 3 other books by this series. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Fighting the Anti-Sicilians; Combating 2 C3, the Closed, the Morra Gambit and Other Tricky Ideas Palliser, Richard (Book #ID 67837) Published by Gloucester Publishers 10 Northburgh Street, London First Edition 2007. London 2007. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 254 printed pages. In Fine condition, unused new book, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781857445206 Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Chess [The Club Series] Green, R. F. (Book #ID 64205) Published by G. Bell & Sons, London 1905. London 1905. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black lettering and chess piece illustrations to the spine and the upper panel, illustrated advertisements to the front end papers. 8vo 7'' x 4½'' 116 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine faded to light brown, light rubbing to the covers, contents clean and sound. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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The Direction of Play Kajiwara, Takeo (Book #ID 65136) Published by The Ishi Press, Inc., Tokyo, Japan First English Edition March 1979. Tokyo 1979. Publisher's original illustrated orange card wrap covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 248 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Sun fading to the orange of the spine and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Bridge; Successful Play Starting from First Principles [Express Practical Library] Truscott, Alan (Book #ID 65367) Published by Oldbourne Book Co. Ltd., 121 Fleet Street, London First Edition 1961. London 1961. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original salmon paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 159 printed pages of text. Very little wear to the covers, ghosting to the end papers, small ink marking to the front paste down. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with nicks to the top of the spine and upper corners, not price clipped 8s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Contract Bridge at a Glance; Culbertson's Own Summary of 1933 Culbertson, Ely (Book #ID 68497) Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square London First Edition 1933. London 1933. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the upper panel. 8vo. 6'' x 4¼''. Contains 65 printed pages of text with stepped index tabs to the fore edge. Very Good condition book in Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with soiling and sun fading to the pale yellow paper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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Domino Games Belton, John and Joella Cramblit (Book #ID 70651) Published by Raintree Publishers Ltd., Wisconsin First Edition 1976. Milwaukee 1976. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original domino illustrated boards. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with domino game monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0817206264 Click here to select books from the BRIDGE, CHESS & GAMES Category |
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