blackbridge john (2 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. John Blackbridge, identified as 'Actuary and Counsellor at Law' provides a guide to 'The American National Game', combining a scholarly approach with the zeal of the committed player. Jessel 122. Brown covers with gilt title, author and playing cards, beveled edges worn. Wear to corners and edges of spine, with minor fraying of the latter. Previous owner's name on title page. 142 pages, 2 pages ads. 12 x 16 cm.

Condición: Very Good. Scarce copy of Blackbridge's Complete Poker-Player. Green cloth boards with gilt decoration to front board and gilt particulars to spine. Some chapters include, but are not limited to: Frauds in Playing. Poker Sharps. Advantages of the Small-Limit Game; Study of the Draw. Mathematical Expectations.; Straights. Blazes. Jack-Pots and Other Innovations.; Schenck's Laws and his Apology.; The Go-In Hand; Pole's Probabilities at Draw Poker; Bluffing; The Raising-Out Conspiracy. Proper Duration of Games. and more. Occasional tables throughout. Loss to head of spine and light soiling to boards (see image). 142 pp., [2]. 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches.