The Game Of Billiards: Scientifically Explained, And Practically Set Forth, In A Series Of Novel And Extraordinary, But Equally Practical, Strokes; To Which Is Added The Rules And Regulations Which Govern The Numerous Games As They Are Played At The Present Day In All The Countries Of Europe. Complete With The Double Page Lithographic Frontispiece And All Plates.

Kentfield, Edwin.

Language: English

Published by Published by the proprietor, John Thurston, at his Petrosian Billiard Table Manufactory., London., 1850

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Fifth edition 1850. Complete with the fine double page lithographic frontispiece, the plate of the instructions for building a billiard-room by J. Thurston, another plate of Thurston's improved gas branch for lighting billiard tables and 93 full page plates of instructions on how to play the game. Lithographic frontispiece clean, the other plates are generally foxed and slightly age toned. In a contemporary brown cloth which has been rebacked at a slightly later date but with the original leather titling label preserved. The back cover is stained and marked, front cover marked. The spine is very slightly split along the edges. Rubbing to the edges. Still a very good solid copy. Rare complete with all plates and illustrations.

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Title
The Game Of Billiards: Scientifically Explained, And Practically Set Forth, In A Series Of Novel And Extraordinary, But Equally Practical, Strokes; To Which Is Added The Rules And Regulations Which Govern The Numerous Games As They Are Played At The Present Day In All The Countries Of Europe. Complete With The Double Page Lithographic Frontispiece And All Plates.
Author
Kentfield, Edwin.
Publisher
Published by the proprietor, John Thurston, at his Petrosian Billiard Table Manufactory., London.
Publication year
1850
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
No Jacket
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Double page lithographic frontispiece and 93 full page plates.
Edition
5th or later Edition
Item weight
3 kilograms
Dimensions
Folio - over 12 - 15" tall

James Hine

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