Playing Cards History of the Pack and Explanations of Its Many Secrets
by Benham, W. Gurney
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good+ with no dust jacket
- Seller
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Washburn, Wisconsin, United States
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About This Item
London: Ward, Lock & Co, 1931. Hardcover. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. Red covers, black decoration and lettering on front cover and black lettering on spine. Faint spot on rear cover, inscription inked on front free end page. 242 color and b/w illustratrions "...elucidates for the first time the origin and evolution of the British pack. It explains the secrets of the pack and shows up its peccadilloes." 195 pages; 7 1/2 x 9 3/4
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Details
- Bookseller
- Chequamegon Book Company (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5086
- Title
- Playing Cards History of the Pack and Explanations of Its Many Secrets
- Author
- Benham, W. Gurney
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+ with no dust jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Ward, Lock & Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1931
- Keywords
- GAMES, Playing Cards, CARD
Terms of Sale
Chequamegon Book Company
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About the Seller
Chequamegon Book Company
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Washburn, Wisconsin
About Chequamegon Book Company
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