Bridge Endings

Condition Very Good in Good dust jacket: Original unclipped dust jacket shows pronounced wear, with several tears and areas of loss; remains complete. Original cloth binding has minimal wear, with slight bumping to the head and foot of the spine. A faint mark to the rear board; otherwise clean, with black lettering clear and sharp. Binding firm and square. Internally, pages are clean and bright throughout, appearing unread. Publisher’s colourful advertisement slip present. A well-preserved copy overall. Description First edition, published by George Coffin in 1953, issued in original cloth with dust jacket. Early specialist bridge publications from this period are increasingly uncommon, particularly when retaining original ephemera such as the publisher’s advertisement slip. Copies are less frequently encountered in the trade, especially in complete form. A desirable example for collectors of bridge literature and mid-20th-century gaming works. Bridge Endings focuses on the endgame phase of contract bridge, offering analysis and guidance on how to manage critical closing positions. Through examples and strategic insight, Raphael Cioffi examines techniques for maximising results in the final stages of play. The work serves as a practical resource for players seeking to refine their endgame skills.…