Item #22218 A Short Treatise on the Game of Whist. Containing the Laws of the Game: and also Some Rules, whereby a Beginner may, with due Attention to them, attain to the Playing it well.... also, a Dictionary for Whist. Edmond HOYLE.

A Short Treatise on the Game of Whist. Containing the Laws of the Game: and also Some Rules, whereby a Beginner may, with due Attention to them, attain to the Playing it well.... also, a Dictionary for Whist...

London: Printed for T. Osborne, 1748. Eighth edition, 12mo, (iv), 84, (3), 100-224, (12 contents, 3 advertisement, 1) pp. Brief contemporary inscriptions to title recto and verso. 20th century marbled boards, maroon spine label. Including Quadrille, Piquet, Chess and Backgammon as well; the sections on Quadrille, Piquet and Backgammon have separate title pages stating second, third and third editions respectively. Item #22218

Price: £245.00

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