A short treatise on the game of whist. Containing the laws of the game: and also some rules, ... Calculations ... Cases stated, ... References to cases, ... With variety of cases added in the appendix. By Edmond Hoyle, gent.

People / Organizations

• Edmond Hoyle (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for T. Osborne; and sold by W. Reeve, 1750.

Publication year

1750-1750

ESTC No.

N46285

Grub Street ID

31155

Description

[2],224,[16]p. ; 12⁰

Note

Includes treatises on quadrille, piquet and backgammon. Page numeration omits pp. 85-96.

The treatise on quadrille is of the 2nd edition, dated 1748, and those on piquet and backgammon are both of the 3rd edition, dated 1748.

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