"Contract Bridge for All" is a foundational guide to the mechanics, strategies, and refined play of bridge, authored by Milton C. Work, one of the most prominent figures in the history of card games. Written during the era when Contract Bridge was rapidly gaining popularity over its predecessor, Auction Bridge, this work provides a clear and authoritative framework for players of all skill levels. The book serves as both an instructional manual for novices and a tactical reference for seasoned competitors seeking to master ... Read More
"Contract Bridge for All" is a foundational guide to the mechanics, strategies, and refined play of bridge, authored by Milton C. Work, one of the most prominent figures in the history of card games. Written during the era when Contract Bridge was rapidly gaining popularity over its predecessor, Auction Bridge, this work provides a clear and authoritative framework for players of all skill levels. The book serves as both an instructional manual for novices and a tactical reference for seasoned competitors seeking to master the complexities of bidding and play. The text delves into the mathematical principles of the game, introducing readers to structured bidding systems and the logic behind effective card evaluation. Work shares his expert insights on offensive and defensive maneuvers, emphasizing the importance of partnership cooperation and psychological acumen at the table. From scoring rules to advanced conventions, "Contract Bridge for All" offers a comprehensive look at the strategic depth that defines the game. This work remains a vital piece of gaming literature, capturing the evolution of bridge and the formalization of the rules that would go on to shape modern competitive play for decades. 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. Read Less
Add this copy of Contract Bridge for All to cart. $12.00, good condition, Sold by Top Notch Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tolar, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1929 by The John C. Winston Co..
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Add this copy of Contract Bridge for All, to cart. $21.99, very good condition, Sold by zabooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lenore, ID, UNITED STATES, published 1930 by John C. Winston.
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Very Good with no dust jacket. Spine is straight, binding is tight, pages are unmarked, very little wear. Signed by the author.; 9.0 X 6.0 X 1.0 inches; 265 pages; Spine is straight, binding is tight, pages are unmarked, very little wear. Signed by the author.; Signed by Author.
Add this copy of Contract Bridge for All to cart. $26.50, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1930 by Winston.
Add this copy of Contract Bridge for All to cart. $28.72, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2026 by Tradd Street Press.
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Add this copy of Contract Bridge for All to cart. $47.00, like new condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1930 by John C. Winston.
Add this copy of Contract Bridge for All to cart. $52.00, like new condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1929 by John C. Winston.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. First edition. Octavo. 243pp. About fine in near fine dust jacket with a modest chip at the crown. "In his newest book Mr. Work opens the Contract door for hundreds of thousands who had feared that the game was too hard for them; he removes the trials and tribulations of many other thousands who have been trying to follow difficult formulas. He states the requirements for the most complicated bidding so simply that they can be grasped instantly; his is the winning system" (from the front flap).
Add this copy of Contract Bridge for All to cart. $24.95, very good condition, Sold by Judith Patton rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Burlington, ON, CANADA, published 1930 by The John C Winston Co.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. pp.265 with glossary. Including the latest official laws, for beginners-average players and experts-A book of marvelous simplicity with new and original ideas-easy to use-and of proven superiority. tanning to text pages, d/j wrapped in mylar shows small pieces missing to top/bottom spines and corners. Size: 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall.
Add this copy of Contract Bridge for All, to cart. $14.10, fair condition, Sold by Pilkington & Sons rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Windber, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1929 by The John C. Winston company.
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