Add this copy of Play of the Hand With Blackwood to cart. $25.88, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1978 by Corwin Books.
Add this copy of Play of the Hand With Blackwood to cart. $37.59, good condition, Sold by Swan Trading Company rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from GEORGETOWN, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1979 by Robert Hale Ltd.
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Seller's Description:
Good in Good jacket. Size: 0x0x0; This hardcover with dust jacket is a stated First Edition that is inscribed to previous owner, SIGNED by author and dated on inside half-title page. Binding is tight. Dust jacket is clean with moderated shelf wear along edges and one small tear on bottom. Covers are clean and crisp. The lightly age-toned pages appear unmarked. Light tan spot on page edges. This book has several bridge pamphlets/ephemera. They will be included with book. Ships FAST! ! ! Bringing good books to happy readers since 2002.
Add this copy of Play of the Hand with Blackwood to cart. $45.00, very good condition, Sold by River House Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Antonio, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1978 by Corwin Books.
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Seller's Description:
Very good in very good dust jacket. 458 p. Audience: General/trade. Inventory ID 657954. Hardcover Cloth 458 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Very Good. Stated first edition First printing 1978 with corresponding number line. Handsome black boards and gilt embossing spotlights this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Seller's address sticker and a black marker stripe on front endsheet. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear with undamaged corners. Edges have the usual yellowing. Pages are lightly toned. Tight binding with good hinges. Price clipped dust jacket previously mended with clear tape has the usual shelf wear-tears, scrapes, wrinkles and chips. Now protected by Brodart cover. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy. Play of the Hand with Blackwood is a comprehensive exploration of card play techniques in contract bridge, focusing on declarer play and strategic decision-making. The book explains fundamental principles and advanced concepts, guiding players through the intricacies of planning a hand, managing entries, and handling various suit combinations effectively. Blackwood emphasizes logical deduction, probability, and foresight, illustrating his points with well-constructed examples that highlight the thought processes behind successful declarer play. His approach encourages players to develop a disciplined and analytical mindset, reinforcing the importance of timing, communication, and adaptability at the bridge table. Through clear explanations and insightful commentary, the book serves as both an instructional guide and a strategic reference for players seeking to refine their card play skills. Easley Blackwood was an American bridge player, author, and teacher best known for developing the Blackwood convention, a bidding tool used to assess slam potential by asking for aces. His contributions to bridge literature and strategy, including books on declarer play and bidding techniques, have had a lasting impact on the game.
Add this copy of Play of the Hand With Blackwood to cart. $77.02, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1978 by Corwin Books.
Add this copy of Play of the Hand With Blackwood to cart. $179.05, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1978 by Corwin Books.
