Description
Arnold, Frank; Herbert Johnston. Poker. London: George Routledge & Sons, Ltd. | Printed by The Bowering Press, Plymouth, 1929. First Edition, First Printing. pp. vi, 166. 12mo., measuring 11 cm x 17 cm. Red cloth over boards, gilt lettering to the spine. Light spotting to the front board, light occasional foxing – confined chiefly to the endpapers and foredge. Otherwise, the contents remain overwhelmingly bright, clean, and unmarked with tight, sound binding. Overall, very good. Scarce. Hardcover. A complete guide on how to play Poker with sections including: Laws of Poker, Opening Hands, The Raise, Play of One Pair, Play of Two Pairs, Play of Three, Play of Fours, Play of Bobtails, Bluff, Jack-Pots, Stakes and Limits, Freak Games, Freak Hands. Also comprises of a series of illustrative games, a glossary of technical terms, and a treatise on “Poker Patience”. A must for the library of any poker aficianado. (#2267) $159.00
