{"product_id":"contract-bridge-championship-of-1993-ely-culbertson-1st-edition","title":"Contract Bridge Championship of 1933, Ely Culbertson — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"365\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"133\"\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original binding shows moderate general wear, with rubbing to edges and corners. Spine faded, with minor bumping at the head and foot. A few faint marks visible across the boards, though black lettering remains clear and legible. Binding firm and square. Internally, endpapers display light foxing, with text pages showing gentle signs of handling; otherwise clean and bright. A sound, well-presented copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eFirst edition, published by The \u003cem data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eNews Chronicle\u003c\/em\u003e Publications Department in 1933, issued in original cloth. Early works by Ely Culbertson, a leading figure in the popularisation of contract bridge, are of enduring interest to collectors. Copies from this period are becoming less frequently encountered on the secondary market, particularly in complete and presentable condition. A desirable example for collectors of bridge literature and early 20th-century gaming works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eContract Bridge Championship of 1933\u003c\/em\u003e presents an account of competitive play during a formative period in the development of contract bridge. The work includes analysis, commentary, and examples from championship-level games, offering insight into strategies and conventions of the time. It serves as both a historical record and a practical guide for enthusiasts of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53324771721555,"sku":"3342-RM-F-VG-41","price":45.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_f6fc8c92-fc83-47ec-b3c4-4b1eb0518681.jpg?v=1774535553","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/contract-bridge-championship-of-1993-ely-culbertson-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}