9781527764538 - Foster on Auction: A Complete Exposition of the Latest Developments of Modern Auction (Classic Reprint) de Foster, Robert Frederick (3 resultados)

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

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

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces a refined theory of bidding in auction bridge, a game of cards played by four people in partnerships of two. The author draws on over a century of bridge history to explain the evolution of auction bridge from the game of bridge, emphasizing the introduction of bidding as the key innovation. The book includes an examination of over 130 real-life deals and provides a unique system of 'intrinsic card values', which help players to make sound judgments about what contracts to bid on, and how to play their hands. This thorough revision of the game's rules will be essential reading for all bridge players, from beginners to experienced veterans. 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.