Backgammon

by Magriel, Paul

Second printing of the 1976 original.

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Book desription: New York:: Quadrangle / The New York Times Book Co., 1977 7.5" wide by 10.5" tall. A solid copy. Edges of the Dust Jacket and one closed tear have been neatly reinforced with clear tape. NOT price-clipped (20.00). No owner's name or bookplate. Pages are clean. No remainder mark. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Glossary. Tables. Bound in the original black cloth, lettered in shiny gold on the spine. From the Dust Jacket: "BACKGAMMON is truly the definitive work on the game for novice and expert alike -- the ONLY book a player at any level will ever need. Its author, Paul Magriel, is perhaps the game's best player (his international rivals have nicknamed him 'The Computer' acknowledging him to be a premier theoretician). He has ingeniously broken down every aspect of backgammon to its component parts, explaining the game here with a unique, easy to understand, step-by-step, building-block approach. Magriel writes in concise non-technical language that is enhanced by 600 clear and precise diagrams, a glossary and tables (because gambling has become an integral part of backgammon for many players, the betting odds inherent in the game are also carefully spelled out). For any player who means to take the game seriously and wants to play well, this book is an indispensable guide and essential reference tool. BACKGAMMON carefully explains the game's basic concepts, ideas, and strategic principles. They have never before been organized or categorized so lucidly." Second printing of the 1976 original. . Oversize Hardcover. Very Good condition/Near VG Dust Jacket.. xii, 404pp..

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