Published by Routledge, Warne, and Routledge, London, 1861
First Edition
US$ 484.51
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Add to basketCloth. Condition: Very Good. Unnamed (illustrator). First edition. A very scarce first edition of this guide on various games of skill and conjuring, with one hundred and fifty one illustrations. The first edition of this work published in 1861. A very scarce copy held institutionally by five libraries only.A remarkable reference work on games of skill and conjuring such as draughts, dominoes, chess, moirrice, fox and geese, conjuring, legerdemain, and others.Detailing the rules of each game with exercises and tricks to improve a gaming performance.Illustrated with one hundred and fifty one illustrations in text throughout. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally smart with slight shelf wear and bumping to the head and tail of the spine. internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with one hundred and fifty one illustrations in text throughout. Very Good. book.
Published by Routledge Warne Routledge, London, 1861
Seller: Blue Fog Books, Arlington Heights, IL, U.S.A.
First Edition
Text block is tenuously attached to the binding. A few pages have irregularly cut side page edges. Covers have sun fading, blemishes and wear. z6.
Published by George Routledge & Sons, 1865
Seller: Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
US$ 203.49
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First edition. 1st 1865. Very good condition with no wrapper. Dark blue embossed cloth, gilt title to front cover. B/w illustrations. Small format. Including - Chess; Draughts; Dominoes; Tricks with Cards. Book: Inscription in ink to front endpaper. Rebacked in matching blue cloth. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!