A book in 2 major parts: First, Cribbage right from the beginning. Second, for experienced players who want to be great.

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Product Description

Enjoyed since Sir John Suckling invented this popular card game in the early 1600s, cribbage is examined here in full-color photos and engaging text. Over 350 color photographs enliven the discussion, displaying many appealing styles and variations. Cribbage boards of war and peace, with 61 and 121 point scoring, and on which pegs follow the straight and narrow or meander across the board in innovative street designs all are featured here. Also a history of the game and of the American companies that have produced cribbage boards such as H. Baron Co., E.S. Lowe, Milton Bradley, and Whitman Publishing is provided. Pictured and discussed are boards created from exotic materials including ivory and bone, and methods for determining the age of heirloom boards. Rounding out the presentation are cribbage board values and an extensive bibliography. A must for card game lovers, gamblers, and collectors alike.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1128651 in Books
• Published on: 1999-08-30
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

About the Author
Bette L. Bemis, founded the Cribbage Board Collectors Society and operates a mail order business, Bette's Cribb, specializing in all things cribbage.

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Customer Reviews

Necessity for collectors
This is an excellent guide to the styles, manufacturers and street price of cribbage boards. Great photographs. Very helpful in identifying antique boards. Only negative...I wish it had an index!

A Must
This book covers the subject of cribbage in a depth not usually achieved.It has great pictures and is very informative. Whether you play cribbage and wanted to know the history or you are a collecter of cribbage boards then this is a definative guide to changing styles. A must have by anyones standards