Antique copy of Hoyle’s Games, Improved Edition, published in 1845, one of the classic 19th century references on card games, parlor games, and gaming etiquette. This volume reflects the enduring popularity of Hoyle’s rules as the standard authority on games throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Bound in its original cloth-covered boards with gilt titling to the spine, the book shows clear signs of age and use consistent with its mid-19th century publication. A desirable example of early gaming literature, appealing to collectors of antique books, social history, and recreational ephemera.

Condition Report
Poor to fair antique condition. Spine shows chipping and losses with softened binding at the edges. Covers exhibit wear and surface rubbing. Interior pages display tanning and scattered spotting throughout, heavier at the front and rear. Text remains legible. Binding is intact but fragile and should be handled with care.

Keywords
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