Modern Bridge Convention

Richard Pavlicek

ISBN 10: 051754573X / ISBN 13: 9780517545737

Published by Crown Publishers, New York, 1981

About this Item

A near fine copy with black cloth spine on red paper boards and gilt titles on spine Slight sunning at top of covers, but binding is otherwise tight and sound Unclipped DJ has small chip at top of spine and slight edge wear, but is else in very good shape Inscription by the author Pavlicek on ffep, along with a gift inscription to a previous owner 244 pp. Seller Inventory # AA803

Bibliographic Details

Title: Modern Bridge Convention

Publisher: Crown Publishers, New York

Publication Date: 1981

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First.

About this title

Synopsis:

This easy-to-follow book covers in detail more than 50 of the most practical bridge conventions in use today. A glossary, which also serves as an index, lists more than 250 popular conventions, treatments, and systems. "Every bridge enthusiast should have it on his bookshelf."--Alfred Sheinwold, Los Angeles Times Syndicate.

About the Author:

William S. Root (1923-2002) was an American professional bridge player who was also a noted teacher and writer about the game. He was inducted into the American Contract Bridge League Hall of Fame in 1997, and was author of several acclaimed books on bridge, including Commonsense Bidding: The Most Complete Guide to Modern Methods of Standard Bidding and How to Play a Bridge Hand: 12 Easy Chapters to Winning Bridge by America's Premier Teacher.

Richard Pavlicek is a championship bridge player and teacher. He began playing bridge in 1964 in West Germany while serving in the US Army. A Grand Life Master of the American Contract Bridge League, he has won more than 400 events, including 11 North American championships and more than 16,000 masterpoints. He began teaching in 1972 and formed the Pavlicek School of Bridge, where he and his wife, Mabel, taught thousands of students each year. He retired in 2006.