Mccampbell Bryant (47 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. First Edition. Auction Tactics (Bryant McCampbell, 1915) is a practical, early-20th-century manual on the rules, conventions, and recommended leads and plays for Auction Bridge, combining formal laws with tactical guidance for bidding, opening leads, and defensive play. The book serves as both a rulebook and a how-to guide for Auction Bridge players. It opens with the formal Laws of Auction (procedures for declarations, overbidding, scoring, and penalties), then moves into practical instruction: bidding strategy, opening leads, signaling, and defensive technique. Tables and charts present recommended leads for various holdings in trump and no-trump contracts, and the text explains why particular leads or plays are preferable in given situations. Laws of Auction - numbered rules covering declarations, order of bidding, dummy play, scoring for made and failed contracts, penalties for undertricks, and handling bids made out of turn. Tactical guidance - recommended opening leads by holding (A, K, Q, J, 10, etc.), distinctions between leads when trump is in play versus no-trump, and conventions for signaling partner. Tables and examples - concise charts mapping specific holdings to suggested leads; illustrative hands and play sequences that show how the laws and tactics interact in real play. Practical advice - etiquette, common mistakes to avoid, and how to interpret opponents' bids and leads to infer distribution and strength. Written in a direct, instructional tone for club players and serious amateurs of the era. The emphasis is on clarity and utility: rules are stated precisely, and tactical recommendations are given with rationale so readers can apply them at the table. Published during the period when Auction Bridge was widely played and before Contract Bridge became dominant. The book reflects contemporary thinking about bidding and defensive technique and preserves conventions and lead-choice logic used in early 20th-century bridge play. Hard cover edition without dustjacket. 148 pages. Published by Dodd, Mead and Company, New York. 1st printing, 1915. B&W illustrations. Yellow binding. Cover defect(s): Cover loose. Moderate corner/edge damage. Some staining/marking/writing/stickers. 0.75 Pound Media Shipping Rate with Multiple Product Orders. (Min Shipping Rate 1 Pound per Order). Order More and SAVE! Genre(s): Games & Gaming / Instruction / Sports. (B048).…

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 152 pages. 8.00x4.75x0.25 inches. In Stock.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. Used - Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre.' Ex-library, but has been well cared for. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Dodd, Mead and Company, 1916. New York. Yellow hardcover without jacket. 148 pp. Gilt front title with black titles. Gilt to top edge. Pages appear clean and unmarked. GOOD overall.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the strategies, tactics, and insights into the game of Auction Bridge. The author, who is clearly an expert bridge player, guides readers on the nuances of the game, from opening bids, to defense strategies, to the intricacies of bidding. Composed in the early 20th century, this book grants readers a glimpse into the original code, terminology, and overall composition of the game, aiding in understanding the evolution of bridge as it is played today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

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Condition: Like New. Used - Like New. This is a reproduction of an out of print title. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1916 printing. Good+ HC, no DJ. Orange cloth over boards, gilt front panel with black titles; black titles on spine. Lightly scuffed, square covers and spine; faintly smudge/soiled; 1/2 inch stain on rear cover at fore edge; slightly rubbed at spine ends - not split or frayed; tightly bound; clean interior; supple leaves. Small 12mo, 148 pp. Cf, OCLC #7641156.…

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