New York: Macmillan, 1970. First edition (2nd printing). Hard cover. 4. Very good in very good dust jacket. Lightly sunned top edge (lightly cocked spine). DJ w/mild shelfwear + a staple nr upper leading edge. Includes illustrations. Inscribed ffep: "To Jens with best regards from the author Prince Alexis Oblensky August 1973 New York". Gilt title still bright on green boards.

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Bookseller: B8 Books and Prints (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: Alibris.0000104
Title: Backgammon: The Action Game
Author: Obolensky, [Prince] Alexis, and Ted James
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - 4
Jacket Condition: 4
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Publisher: Macmillan
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1970
Keywords: board game history; how-to; Russian royalty

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B8 Books started after I inherited my grandfather's library. We specialize in antique and vintage books and prints as well as imited edition books and books signed by authors and/or illustrators, especially association copies.

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