Vanderbilt Harold (69 results)

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Enterprise: The Story of The Defense of The America's cup in 1930. Book.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Condition: Good. First edition copy. . Boards soiled. Inside clean. (contract bridge).

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Hardback. Condition: New.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Second printing. Small 8vo. [6], vii-xix, [3], 3-251, [1] pp. Red cloth with gold lettering on the front board and spine. Peach endpapers and pastedowns. No dust jacket. With in-text illustrations in red and black throughout. A scuff on the front board and a ripple on the rear board.…

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Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, 1964. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good; ex-library repaired with stamps on title page and pastedowns missing. Dust jacket is very good with shelf/edgewear.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. …

hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Acceptable. Oversized pictorial hardcover with glassine jacket in lieu of dust jacket, in original blue cardboard slipcase. Considerable wear to bottom and edges of slipcase. Glassine jacket is split in two pieces with only the front jacket flap preserved. The book itself is in good minus condition with no markings noted. Includes many photographs of saling yachts.…

Condition: Very Good. Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original sky blue cloth covers, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [x] 334 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Shallow rubs to the spine tips and corners. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition photographic illustrated dust wrapper with 15 mm closed tear with related creasing to the upper front gutter, rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 30s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. SAILING BOATS (Yachting).…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. First Edition, First Printing. Slipcase is gone. A rough copy with substantial wear to the board bottoms, corners, and spine ends. Stained discoloration to spine, stain spots on rear cover. Very infrequent notations in colored pencil. Front hinge cracked, rear hinge starting. Age-related bleed through of darkening glue on front and rear endpapers. This is a copy for someone who wants to read the text and perhaps enjoy the many beautiful plates.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Contract Bridge; Bidding and the Club Convention' is a foundational work in the history of card games, authored by Harold S. Vanderbilt, the figure largely credited with inventing the modern form of contract bridge. This comprehensive guide details the fundamental principles of bidding and introduces the revolutionary Club Convention, a system that fundamentally changed how players communicate the strength of their hands. The text provides a rigorous exploration of the mathematical and strategic underpinnings of bridge, offering players a structured approach to valuing hands and reaching optimal contracts.Vanderbilt's insights delve into the nuances of various bidding scenarios, defensive play, and the importance of precise communication between partners. As a primary source from the early era of the game, this volume serves as both a historical record of the evolution of bridge and a masterclass in logical card play. Whether for the serious bridge historian or the dedicated player looking to understand the roots of contemporary bidding systems, 'Contract Bridge; Bidding and the Club Convention' remains an essential reference for mastering one of the world's most enduring and intellectual pastimes.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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