Bridge Endings, Raphael Cioffi — 1st Edition

£28.50

Bridge Endings, Raphael Cioffi — 1st Edition

Name: Bridge Endings, Raphael Cioffi — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 3343-RM-F-VG-41
Price: 28.50 GBP
Availability: InStock

In stock

£28.50

Shipping is calculated at checkout.

Condition

Very Good in Good dust jacket: Original unclipped dust jacket shows pronounced wear, with several tears and areas of loss; remains complete. Original cloth binding has minimal wear, with slight bumping to the head and foot of the spine. A faint mark to the rear board; otherwise clean, with black lettering clear and sharp. Binding firm and square. Internally, pages are clean and bright throughout, appearing unread. Publisher’s colourful advertisement slip present. A well-preserved copy overall.

Description

First edition, published by George Coffin in 1953, issued in original cloth with dust jacket. Early specialist bridge publications from this period are increasingly uncommon, particularly when retaining original ephemera such as the publisher’s advertisement slip. Copies are less frequently encountered in the trade, especially in complete form. A desirable example for collectors of bridge literature and mid-20th-century gaming works.

Bridge Endings focuses on the endgame phase of contract bridge, offering analysis and guidance on how to manage critical closing positions. Through examples and strategic insight, Raphael Cioffi examines techniques for maximising results in the final stages of play. The work serves as a practical resource for players seeking to refine their endgame skills.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Raphael Cioffi

Book Publisher: George Coffin

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Sport & Games

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 130

Book Publication Year: 1953

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: United States

Book Dimensions:

Book Condition Guide

We stock thousands of books in a wide range of conditions. To make things clear and to help you know exactly what to expect, Please refer to these condition categories to understand the condition of the book you will receive.

Condition	Description
New	A brand-new, unread and professionally handled book. Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. This grade applies to recently published titles that have not entered long-term storage.
As New	The book is in pristine, original condition as if just published. No signs of use or handling. The dust jacket (if present) is equally flawless. This grade applies to any book that has remained untouched in storage for years.
Fine	The book is close to As New. It remains bright and attractive, but could show minor imperfections to the boards and/or dust jacket (if present). Its pages are typically clean and unmarked.
Near Fine	The book has a number of small flaws, i.e. slight rubbing to the edges, or tiny chips or creases to the dust jacket (if present). Its pages may have faint marks, or creases that are barely perceptible — nothing that detracts from their overall condition.
Very Good	The book maintains its structural integrity, and has no major flaws such as tears to its binding or pages. It may, however, show signs of careful use, handling, or storage — small marks and creases, light foxing. Its dust jacket (if present) remains fully intact, but small tears may be present.
Good	A book that remains intact and readable with complete text pages, but shows moderate signs of wear and use to both the book and dust jacket (if present). It may have noticeable creases, nicks, or stains, and the spine likely shows fading, bumping, and rubbing. There could be writing, underlining, and other marks on some pages, though the majority will be clean and tidy.
Fair	A book with significant wear or damage. The text pages will be complete, but there may be heavy underlining, highlighting and staining throughout, and the book’s endpapers, half-title, and copyright pages could be damaged or missing. The binding could be loose, and the dust jacket (if present) may have notable scuffs or tears. These copies are usually of interest for content, signature(s) or scarcity.
Poor	A heavily worn book whose value lies in its complete and legible text. A poor book will have substantial defects — loose joints or hinges, detached covers, loose and/or missing pages, and could be heavily soiled. A poor book is also known as a reading copy, and although compromised, can hold historical or bibliographic significance.