
Description
London; 1786
Size 4 by 6 1/4 inches
vi, 306 pp.
Original leather binding , title labels at the spine
good interior condition, spine destroyed, front cover detached, leather with some damages, a few leaves with marginal spot
Text in English
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a collection of rules and strategies for popular card and board games, edited by Charles Jones and published by a group including J.F. and C. Rivington in London.
This popular book included treatises on games like whist, chess, and billiards, and was the standard for game rules, leading to the phrase "according to Hoyle".
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Reserve: $250.00
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1786 HOYLE'S GAMES IMPROVED antique in ENGLISH
Estimate $300-$350
Starting Price
$120
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
Feb 19, 2026 10:00 AM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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