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The Backgammon Book by Oswald Jacoby & John Crawford ➤ The Viking Press 1970
The Backgammon Book by Oswald Jacoby & John Crawford The Viking Press 1970
Title: The Backgammon Book
Author: Oswald Jacoby &s John Crawford
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: The Viking Press 1970
ISBN 10: 0670144096
Size: 7.25 X 10.25 * 451 pages
Synopsis: From the Jacket: Here is the basic and authoritative book on how to play backgammon-for fun and for money-and how to win. Easily played by a ten-year-old, backgammon has also challenged great game-players for over two thousand years, and never more than today.
Now two of the world's greatest players have written the most complete and up- to-date guide yet, certain to become the one essential book for both novice and expert. Illustrated with almost a hundred large, clear diagrams, the book provides a step-by-step account of how to play, from setting up the board and the crucial opening moves, to the finer points of the middle and end game, and much more. Chapters discuss: the opening move; the reply to the first move; general principles of play; some early game problems; some late positions; the running game; the back game; unusual plays; Chouette; etiquette; playing the alternatives; doubles and redoubles; basic probability; the official laws of backgammon (including new laws formulated in collaboration with the International Backgammon Association - published for the first time); and how to run a tournament. Throughout there are many illustrated step-by-step sample games and analyses, revealing crucial points of strategy by two master players. Included also is a long introduction on backgammon's ancient origins and long history, and there are amusing and revealing stories about some modern games and players. Rare prints and drawings, pictures of antique and modern tables and boards, and candid photographs of today's leading tournament players accompany the text.
OSWALD JACOBY and JOHN R. CRAWFORD are very good friends and through the years have been amiable rivals in a variety of games. At backgammon there are seven international championships: Jacoby has won three, Crawford one. Both still play. Crawford has also won the Regency Cup championship. At one time, Crawford held five national bridge titles, and Jacoby was second to him in four of them. Crawford has also been a member of three of the five American teams to win the world's championship. Jacoby has won the world's championship once and is at present nonplaying captain of the world's champion- ship team, which includes his son James, with whom he also writes a bridge column. He has won more national bridge championships than anyone else. At other games, Jacoby will admit that Crawford is probably the best gin-rummy player in the world. But Jacoby is probably superior at casino and piquet. When it comes to bridge and backgammon, neither will concede to the other, but no one will do well against them if they play as partners. Both authors have written other game books. Some of these are: (for Crawford) How to Be a Consistent Winner in the Ten Most Popular Card Games, Crawford's Contract Bridge, How to Win at Canasta, Playing Canasta, and Samba, and (for Jacoby) How to Win at Canasta, Oswald Jacoby on Poker, Oswald Jacoby on Gin Rummy, How to Figure the Odds, Mathematics for Pleasure. Jacoby's most recent previous book is Jacoby Modern-A System for the Seventies, written with his son.
Overall Condition: Very good: The book does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. There is no obvious damage to the cover the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers. There are no missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. It may have very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover as well as very minimal wear and tear; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Three Pounds Media Mail) is $5.97 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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Title: The Backgammon Book
Author: Oswald Jacoby &s John Crawford
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: The Viking Press 1970
ISBN 10: 0670144096
Size: 7.25 X 10.25 * 451 pages
Synopsis: From the Jacket: Here is the basic and authoritative book on how to play backgammon-for fun and for money-and how to win. Easily played by a ten-year-old, backgammon has also challenged great game-players for over two thousand years, and never more than today.
Now two of the world's greatest players have written the most complete and up- to-date guide yet, certain to become the one essential book for both novice and expert. Illustrated with almost a hundred large, clear diagrams, the book provides a step-by-step account of how to play, from setting up the board and the crucial opening moves, to the finer points of the middle and end game, and much more. Chapters discuss: the opening move; the reply to the first move; general principles of play; some early game problems; some late positions; the running game; the back game; unusual plays; Chouette; etiquette; playing the alternatives; doubles and redoubles; basic probability; the official laws of backgammon (including new laws formulated in collaboration with the International Backgammon Association - published for the first time); and how to run a tournament. Throughout there are many illustrated step-by-step sample games and analyses, revealing crucial points of strategy by two master players. Included also is a long introduction on backgammon's ancient origins and long history, and there are amusing and revealing stories about some modern games and players. Rare prints and drawings, pictures of antique and modern tables and boards, and candid photographs of today's leading tournament players accompany the text.
OSWALD JACOBY and JOHN R. CRAWFORD are very good friends and through the years have been amiable rivals in a variety of games. At backgammon there are seven international championships: Jacoby has won three, Crawford one. Both still play. Crawford has also won the Regency Cup championship. At one time, Crawford held five national bridge titles, and Jacoby was second to him in four of them. Crawford has also been a member of three of the five American teams to win the world's championship. Jacoby has won the world's championship once and is at present nonplaying captain of the world's champion- ship team, which includes his son James, with whom he also writes a bridge column. He has won more national bridge championships than anyone else. At other games, Jacoby will admit that Crawford is probably the best gin-rummy player in the world. But Jacoby is probably superior at casino and piquet. When it comes to bridge and backgammon, neither will concede to the other, but no one will do well against them if they play as partners. Both authors have written other game books. Some of these are: (for Crawford) How to Be a Consistent Winner in the Ten Most Popular Card Games, Crawford's Contract Bridge, How to Win at Canasta, Playing Canasta, and Samba, and (for Jacoby) How to Win at Canasta, Oswald Jacoby on Poker, Oswald Jacoby on Gin Rummy, How to Figure the Odds, Mathematics for Pleasure. Jacoby's most recent previous book is Jacoby Modern-A System for the Seventies, written with his son.
Overall Condition: Very good: The book does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. There is no obvious damage to the cover the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers. There are no missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. It may have very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover as well as very minimal wear and tear; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Three Pounds Media Mail) is $5.97 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
==========================================================================================================================
Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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