A short treatise on the game of whist. Containing the laws of the game: and also some rules, whereby a Beginner may, with due Attention to them, attain to the Playing it well. Calculations for those who will bet the Odds on any Points of the Score of the Game then playing and depending. Cases stated, to shew what may be effected by a very good Player in critical Parts of the Game. References to cases, viz. at the End of the Rule, you are directed how to find them. Calculations, directing with moral Certainty, how to play well any Hand or Game, by shewing the Chances of your Partner's having 1, 2, or 3 certain Cards. With variety of cases added in the appendix. By Edmond Hoyle, gent.

People / Organizations

• Edmond Hoyle (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for T. Osborne, at Gray's-Inn, 1750.

Publication year

1750-1750

ESTC No.

T87519

Grub Street ID

307563

Description

[2],84;[3],100-224,[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.

With two final leaves of advertisements.

"No copies of this book are genuine but what are signed by Edmond Hoyle and Thomas Osborne".

Uncontrolled note

Cf. Jessel 802