The Laws and Principles of Whist. Stated and Explained and its Practice Illustrated on an original system by means of Hands Played completely through. By 'Cavendish'. ...

This is a rare or used book from the Berkelouw Rare Books Department.

London: Thomas de la Rue & Co. 1895. Sm. 8vo. Full green crushed morocco. Spine gilt with raised bands and contrasting morocco titling-label. All edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. (xii 306 10pp.). With frontispiece numerous text-diagrs. printed in red/black ink and contemp. adverts. Title and text printed in two coloured inks. Fine. Adorned under the gilt of the fore-edge is a fine painting of players in period costume playing whist the card game showing some cards on the table. In subtle colours. The perfect gift for the card player.