SEYMOUR, Richard - The Compleat Gamester - Sixth Edition - London - 1739
CGS0293  Click image to enlarge The compleat gamester: in three parts by Richard Seymour Esq, published by E. Curll, London 1739. DESCRIPTION: FULL TITLE: The compleat gamester: in three parts. Containing, I. The court gamester: Or, Full and Easy Instructions for playing the Games of Ombre, Quadrille, Quintille, Picquet, Basset, Faro, and the Royal Game of Chess. II. The city gamester: Or, True Manner of playing the most usual Games at Cards, viz. Whist, All-Fours, Cribbidge, Put, Lue, Brag, &c. With several diverting Tricks upon the Cards. Also Rules for playing at All the Games both Within and Without the Tables; and at English and French Billiards: With the Laws of each Game annexed, to prevent Disputes. III. The gentleman's diversion: or, the arts of riding, racing, archery, Cocking, and Bowling. Written for the Use of the Young Princesses. SIZE: 167 x 100mm CONDITION: The spine is rubbed and lightlu cracked at joints which are sound, the spine ends are chipped, the rear free endpaper is removed but the text is quite clean and sound throughout. A good copy overall. £485.00 Have a Question?You need to be Signed In to ask questions. |