Practical Poker by Foster (15 results)
Published by Thomas De La Rue & Co 1904
- Hardcover
Seller: Chamblin Bookmine, Jacksonville, FL, U.S.A.Chamblin Bookmine
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12Mo Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 252pp. Embossed salmon boards, golden lettering. Text is clean on unmarked pages. Hinges are secure, textblock is square with pointed corners. Moderate++ overall shelf/timewear, boardwear, board edge and cornerwear, fraying, spotting and abrading, pages are very brittle with some edge chipping, a… few pages have broken loose from binding, heavy pageblush throughout, some dogears.
Published by Brentano's 1905
- Hardcover
Seller: Mossback Books, hartland, MI, U.S.A.Mossback Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Small 12mo in dark green buckram, in clear mylar wrap, binding tight as a new deck, pages clean and unmarked , covers have no discernable wear, top edge gilt, inscription on frontis: to wit: ".compliments of E L". Text in English. In these 253 pages the author, an American for the British audien…ce, elucidates the science and art of this game, mainly focusing on the 5 handed variety. History of, complexity, positions, hands, betting, the mathematics are clearly spelled out. A nice book for the collection. We offer fast shipping; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 253pp pages.
Published by Brentano's, London 1922
- Hardcover
Seller: Juniper Books, Petersfield, , United KingdomJuniper Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. A very good tight copy with minor edge wear. Book plate of Hans Hankey inside front cover and name to FEP dated 1923. 1922 reprint. Presents well.
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Published by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd., London 1904
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Deightons, Bournemouth, , United KingdomDeightons
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1st edition, 12mo, 11 x 17 cm, xiv + (3) + 2 - 152 + (4 list) pages complete. Publisher's burgundy cloth covers, blind stamped freeze pattern around edges, gilt embossed lettering and motifs on from, gilt lettering on spine. Original lattice pattered end papers. All edges gilt. Cover…s : very slight small knock front bottom corner, slight shelf rubs top/bottom of spine & corners else very clean and unmarked. Contents : couple very small and light fox spots else very clean and tight. Very clean tight attractive copy. VG+.
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Published by Thomas De La Rue And Co. Ltd., London 1904
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Deightons, Bournemouth, , United KingdomDeightons
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1st edition, 12mo, 11 x 17 cm, xiv + (3) + 2 - 152 + (4 list) pages complete. Publisher's burgundy cloth covers, blind stamped freeze pattern around edges, gilt embossed lettering and motifs on from, gilt lettering on spine. Original lattice pattered end papers. All edges gilt. Cover…s : very slight shelf rubs top/bottom of spine & corners else very clean and unmarked. Contents : very clean and tight. Very clean tight attractive copy. F-.
Published by BRENTANO'S, LONDON 1922
- Hardcover
Seller: Princeton Antiques Bookshop / Ruffolo Enterprises, Atlantic City, NJ, U.S.A.Princeton Antiques Bookshop / Ruffolo Enterprises
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HARD BACK BLUE. Condition: GOOD. General shelf wear, blue cloth boards, some rubbing, discoloration on spine, bookplate on front inner cover, age-toned pages, technical terms and bibliography section in back DATE PUBLISHED: 1922 EDITION: 253.
More imagesPublished by Brentano's, New York 1905
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Caroliniana, Aiken, SC, U.S.A.Caroliniana
Contact seller5-star sellerOctavo, 7.25 x 5", green cloth with gilt lettering and illustration of cards, 253 pp, illustrations from drawings. First American edition of this guide to playing poker, covering bluffing, strategy, and more. Mainly covers five card poker, but also touches on other varieties. A good copy with staining and discoloration to covers…, binding a bit loose.
Published by thomas de la rue & Co.;, London; 1904
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Princeton Antiques Bookshop / Ruffolo Enterprises, Atlantic City, NJ, U.S.A.Princeton Antiques Bookshop / Ruffolo Enterprises
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HARD BACK RED. Condition: FAIR. 1st.. corners are rubbed and spine is worn and rubbed; gold edge on page ends; gilt on cover and spine, some black and white illustrations DATE PUBLISHED: 1904 EDITION: 1st; 252 pages.
Published by Thomas De La Rue & Co., London, 1904
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Nicola Wagner, aptos, CA, U.S.A.Nicola Wagner
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Condition: Very Good. 8vo. pp 252. Original publishers red cloth lettered gilt at cover and spine. Inner front hinge slightly loose, overall holds well. Minor shelf wear nice copy. VG+ Very good indeed. First Edition. Hardback. No Dustjacket.
Published by Brentano's Ltd London 1922
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Deightons, Bournemouth, , United KingdomDeightons
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1st edition thus. 12mo. (8) + 253 + (3)pp. Publisher's pale blue cloth covers, 4 large black playing cards in spread on front, black lettering on front & spine. All edges gilt. Original plain white eps. Covers : rubs top/bottom of spine, slight rubs corners, very slight , slight fade to spine else clean. Contents : browning/slig…ht foxing to eps else very clean, tight & unfoxed. Clean tight copy. VG-.
Published by Brentano's, 1926 (new edition) 1926
- Hardcover
Seller: Handled With Care, Bocholt, BelgiumHandled With Care
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Hardcover/Hardback. Condition: Good. In prima staat. Hardcover. Shelfwear.
Published by Brentano's, London 1922
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Archive, Sth Hobart, TAS, AustraliaArchive
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Cloth. First U.K.Edition. Book is very good ++, binding tight , pages white, blue decorative cloth is bright, square and has light rubbing to ends, green jacket is very good ++ with chipped ends and the spine slightly faded, pp 253, bibliography, chronology, general index, Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
Published by Brentano's, 1905., New York 1905
- Hardcover
Seller: BUCKINGHAM BOOKS, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, GREENCASTLE, PA, U.S.A.BUCKINGHAM BOOKS, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA
Contact seller5-star sellerFirst U. S. edition. 12mo. Original dark green cloth, titles and design stamped in gilt on the spine and front cover, all edges gilt, xvi, 253 pp. introduction, illustrated, technical terms, bibliography, general index. Title page printed in red and black. History and rules of poker, along with chapters on strategies, bluffing,…odds, poker calculations, luck and superstition, and more. Though primarily about 5-card draw poker, the author describes the popular variations and now-forgotten special hands. This work was cutting-edge for its time and touches on almost every known aspect of poker theory, including position, pot odds, game-theory principles, psychology, and shuffle-tracking. Includes a bibliography and index. Minor wear to the spine ends else a near fine copy.
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, , IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1905 edition. 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 band…s. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 276 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. 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: 276 Foster, R. F. (Robert Frederick), 1853-1945.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, , IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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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 l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1905. 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:- 276, 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. 276 276.
