Mah Jong by Foster (32 results)

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Foster on Mah Jong. Book.

Condition: New.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. Foster on Mah Jong. Book.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Small 8vo; x, 262 pages; mustard coloured cloth titled in black on spine, large red rectangular area on front cover stamped in black with title; top edge stained red. A good copy of the first edition. Covers a little dust soiled, slight wear to extremities, a tad cocked, inner hinges cracked but quite sound, armorial bookplate of S. Austin Van Houten / Rutgers '41 on pastedown endpaper. Illustrated throughout with examples in the text of hands and tiles.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. No Jacket. In black cloth. Front hinge a little weak. 4th printing.

Hardcover - as published. VG- text clean, former owner's name on the ffep.

Hardcover, 262 pages. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. Second Printing. Second printing. Duodecimo in orange cloth with red cover device. Light wear to boards, small stain to rear board at foot; front hinge starting, light to moderate foxing throughout, ink stamp on rear paste-down else interior unmarked; jacket chipped, damp stained, and soiled, but with the majority of text and graphics intact-- now in new mylar cover.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Foster on Mah Jong' is a comprehensive guide to the intricate and fascinating game of Mah Jong, authored by the renowned authority on table games, R. F. Foster. Written during the global surge of interest in the game during the early 20th century, this work provides a meticulous breakdown of the rules, scoring systems, and strategic nuances of play. Foster explores the traditional Chinese foundations of the game while translating the instructions for a broader audience, ensuring clarity for both novices and experienced players.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Foster on Mah Jong' is a comprehensive guide to the intricate and fascinating game of Mah Jong, authored by the renowned authority on table games, R. F. Foster. Written during the global surge of interest in the game during the early 20th century, this work provides a meticulous breakdown of the rules, scoring systems, and strategic nuances of play. Foster explores the traditional Chinese foundations of the game while translating the instructions for a broader audience, ensuring clarity for both novices and experienced players.

Second Printing. "A full code of the official laws for the American game." Very Good, some soiling to cloth edges, in Very Good dustjacket, shallow edge chips, darkening to front panel.

Condition: Very Good. First edition. Hardback. John Lane, 1924. Original cloth somewhat marked and faded, splitting at upper spine hinge, otherwise a near very good, solid copy with clean text. Name to pastedown. No jacket.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Couverture rigide. Condition: bon. RO80070264: 1924. In-12. Cartonnage d'éditeurs. Etat d'usage, Couv. défraîchie, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur acceptable. 311 pages. Quelques figures en noir et blanc, dans le texte. Ouvrage en anglais. Jaquette et plats mouillurés. Avec Jaquette. . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. First edition (stated) Harper 1924. No jacket. Externally sun-faded with moderate wear, some rubbing to gilt. Pages yellowed with occasional foxing, a couple of small stains, minor blemishes. Binding intact. Good plus.

Decorative Cloth. Condition: Collectible; Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st. The 1924 1st edition, in the uncommon pictorial dustjacket. Solid and VG+ in a bright, VG dustjacket, with light soiling at the panels and light chipping along the spine crown and panel top-edges. 12mo, 311 pgs.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. xvii, 311 pgs. hb; d.j. 1st. ed. stated; Index to laws; Appendix contains the American Code of Laws for Mah-Jogg. illus. throughout; official score chart on Front-end paper. The fundamentals for beginning players; vol. is an innovation in that it attempts to present a system of Mah Jong tactics applicable to the three forms of game which are most popular in the U.S.A. & which are now officially recognized in the American Code of Laws For Mah-Jongg, a game both challenging, baffling & intricate. Contents include: Foreword and Explanation of the American Code versus the Oriental/Chinese Code. Covers the Fundamentals, incl. the Tiles, Procedure of Play; Play of the hand; Four-of-a-Kind; Wind Rounds and Prevailing Wind; How To count the Score, etc.; Settling the Scores; also explains Irregularities; Part II. explains & illustrates The Play of The Hand, incl. Mixed Hand Play; Values of the Different Tiles; Tiles in Combination, tile tactics, discarding, etc. Section II of Part II includes explanation & illustration of the Cleared-Hand Game regarding Suits, Doubles, Discards, etc. Section III. pertains to the One-Double Game. Black boards with gilt lettering to front cover & spine; also small gilt Chinese letter/symbol to lower right corner of front board; d. jacket is well worn but still readable & has been placed in protective mylar jacket. Interior of volume is clean and in very good cond. overall.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 340. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1924 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 340.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

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Harper, 1924. In 16, pp. 311, ill. n.t., ril., tit. dor. al d.

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Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2026, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1924. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 284, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 284.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Foster on Mah Jong" is a comprehensive guide to the intricate and fascinating game of Mah Jong, authored by the renowned authority on table games, R. F. Foster. Written during the global surge of interest in the game during the early 20th century, this work provides a meticulous breakdown of the rules, scoring systems, and strategic nuances of play. Foster explores the traditional Chinese foundations of the game while translating the instructions for a broader audience, ensuring clarity for both novices and experienced players.The book covers the essential components of the game, including the significance of the tiles, the building of the "walls," and the various hands that lead to victory. It offers detailed explanations of the often complex scoring procedures and highlights the differences between various regional styles of play. Beyond mere mechanics, Foster delves into the tactical thinking required for mastery, offering insights into defensive play and effective tile management. As a significant contribution to gaming literature, "Foster on Mah Jong" remains a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the historical evolution and timeless appeal of this strategic pastime.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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.