Item #19272 Advice to Whist Players . . . from the Fourth London Edition. Gaming, Matthews, homas.

Advice to Whist Players . . . from the Fourth London Edition.

New-York: Published by Inskeep & Bradford, 1813. First New York edition. 24mo, contemporary (likely original) dyed red sheep, gilt rules and lettering, 117, [1] pages. A bit rubbed and shaken, a few light instances of staining; a very good copy. Item #19272

An early American card playing book, the standard work on the game from one of the great whist masters; a Boston edition appeared in 1812. Imprint of printers D. & G. Bruce on the verso of the title page. American Imprints 21925.

Price: $250.00

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