Billiards Simplified Breaks (29 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No date, guessing 1890ish. Green cloth. Book has a small tear at top of spine, light wear to corners, hint of toning to spine. book is otherwise very nice, clean and attractive, with a solid binding and clean pages.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Undated 20th thousand (1880s), 8vo, 239pp, with 83 diagrams of the actual play of Cook, Roberts, Bennett, Peall, Mitchell, Taylor and Diggle; this title seems to have gone through various incarnations, sometimes with frontis, sometimes with fold-out illustration of billiard cushions, lengthy blocks of ads and so on; this copy has no fold-out illustration, none is referred to, no frontis, one ad pasted as an afterthought to ffep, and boards that have been attacked by damp in one corner; some general soiling, not so bad as that makes it sound but no better than G Copy and priced down accordingly Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

original printed octavo green cloth boards, 239pp, illus VG (lacks fep).

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Step into the fascinating world of billiards, a beloved pastime enjoyed by royalty and commoners alike. This book delves into the rich history and intricate techniques of this weatherproof and perennial sport, offering insights into its enduring popularity. From the meticulous process of crafting billiard balls from elephant tusks to the strategic nuances of the half-ball stroke and the natural angle, the author unveils the secrets behind masterful breaks and skillful play. Through detailed diagrams and expert analysis, readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the game's fundamentals and advanced strategies. This book transcends a mere instructional guide, exploring the intellectual and physical aspects of billiards, drawing parallels to both chess and cricket. It captures the essence of a game that has captivated generations, offering timeless wisdom and practical advice for players of all levels. Whether you are a seasoned billiard enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this book will deepen your appreciation for the artistry and strategic depth of this captivating sport. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Reprint. Undated [1889]. Eleventh thousand. vi + 217pp + publishers adverts of equipment etc., incl. illustrations and fold-out advertisement. Original green cloth with black lettering. No inscriptions. VG. [N.B. the frontispiece photograph depicts James Burroughs sitting amongst a mountain of 20,000 ivory billiard balls, which would have been obtained from the tusks of about 2000 dead elephants].

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Eleventh Thousand. 182pp + about 60 page catalogue of Burroughes and Watts. Well used with slight looseness at internal hinges but all still well bound together. Interior in nice clean condition. Includes Rules of Pool. Owner's name & address on preface page (neatly).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardback in original green covers with black lettering. Some shelf wear of the spine,but otherwise in very good condition. With a pull out sheet with illustrations of billiard cushions past and present. (1800 to 1887) Rear board features advertisement for The Patent Gold Medal Steel Block "Eureka" Extra Low Cushion. Advertisements to endpapers. pp 217 plus more than 25 pages of advertisements.Illustrated by 68 diagrams of the actual play of Cook, Bennett, Roberts, Peall, Mitchell, and Taylor. S21.

Twentieth Thousand. Illustrated by 83 diagrams of the Actual Play of Cook, Bennett, Roberts, Peall, Mitchell, Taylor, and Diggle. Dark green cloth lettered and bordered in black; spine, already low contrast, darkened just enough to almost obscure titling; a few tiny white speckles at top edge; very minor rubbing affecting border. Minor foxing to leaves facing free endpaper, contents otherwise clean and tight, with only the lightest toning of pages. **With single leaf ad for "John Roberts', Jun., Champion Cues, Burroughes & Watts"** tipped on to front free endpaper; simply printed pale green leaf, now toned around perimeter, with minor chipping to right edge where it extends slightly beyond text block. All in all, a fine copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 8vo, 217 pp with numerous publisher's adverts inc. 1 folding. With 1 photographic illustration of a mountail of billiard balls. Neat owner's insciption to head of title page. Printed advert endpapers. Publisher's dark green black lettered cloth, a very little wear, otherwise very good and bright.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. N.d., [ca. 1890s]. Orig. teal cloth. 181, 31, ads for Burroughs & Watts. Illustrated by sixty diagrams of the actual play of Cook, Roberts, Bennett, Peall, and Mitchell. Cloth and edges rubbed, some staining to spine and rear board, spine darkened. Damp stained to tail edge of text block. Hinges cracked. 0.

In 16°, mz. tela mod., tassello al dorso con tit. in oro impresso, pp. 217-(67nn di pubblicità Borroughes and Watts). Con moltissime figg. raffiguranti schemi di gioco a piena p. n.t. In fine apparato pubblicitario raffigurante affascinanti ed eleganti sale da biliardo, tavoli da gioco, apparato di illuminazione, poltrone, porta stecche. In fine 1 tavv. f.t. pubblicitaria più volte pieg. Aloni di muffa alle prime 12 pp.

217 pp, fine catalogue to rear, multifolding plate of Billiard Cushions past and present. Original green cloth with black lettering. 19 cm x 13 cm. Cloth well soiled with random marks, rubbing to extremes, front board starting to pull but holding firm, contents lightly age browned, tear without loss to folding plate.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Burroughes & Watts, London. Abt 1890. Hardcover. Condition: Good. Includes numerous publisher's adverts With 1 photographic illustration of a mountail of billiard balls. Printed advert endpapers. Publisher's dark green black lettered cloth.

12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall Hard Cover Very Good Grey cloth, dark brown titles to both covers and spine, advert eps, pp iv, 181, 85 (Burroughes and Watts illustrated catalogue), illustrated by sixty diagrams, corners rubbed, binding sound & tight. No date, but the illustrated catalogue included is for 1885, which indicates that it was published in that year.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 316. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1889 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 316.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 268. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1885 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 268.

Gutes Exemplar. B2-64 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 2000.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1889. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 316, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 316 316.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in . The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 322, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 322 322.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 326 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 326 Language: English.