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The Book of Mah jong: An Illustrated Guide - Lo, Amy -plus 3 bonus books
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller notes
- “ex library in good shape”
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Features
- Ex-Library
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- Singapore
- ISBN
- 9780804833028
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
ISBN-10
0804833028
ISBN-13
9780804833028
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1776816
Product Key Features
Book Title
Book of Mah Jong : an Illustrated Guide
Number of Pages
128 Pages
Language
English
Topic
General
Publication Year
2001
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Games & Activities
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
10.2 Oz
Item Length
8.9 in
Item Width
6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2002-727002
TitleLeading
The
Synopsis
Master the exhilarating game of Mahjong with this introductory guide. Originally played with cards, and then piece carved from ivory or bamboo, the Chinese game of Mahjong or "Mah Jongg" is well over a thousand years old. Said to have originated in the court of the Emperor of Wu, for centuries Mahjong remained a diversion exclusively for the royal class of China. Mahjong has been called "the game of a hundred intelligences." When played by experts it can be fast and subtle--even difficult to follow. Author Amy Lo, with the help and consultation of manymaster Mahjong players of different forms of the game, comes The Book of Mah Jong . This complete, easy-to-follow instructional mahjong handbook includes over 150 full-color photographs and illustrations to introduce players to this captivating game. This is the first Mahjong book to fully cover the Cantonese or "old rules" game. It also includes all of the most popular variations, such as the Shanghai game, the 16-tile or Taiwanese game and the 12-tile game. Included are the rules, tactics, techniques, strategy and the rituals only the most experienced players know. This Mahjong book includes: 112 page, full-color book Easy-to-follow instructions Full-color illustrations and photographs Instruction on authentic Chinese Mahjong Cantonese, Shanghai, and 12-tile versions of the game The Book of Mah Jong is the perfect guide for all skill levels to learn Mahjong--from Mahjong beginners to pros., Master the exhilarating game of Mahjong with this introductory guide. Originally played with cards, and then piece carved from ivory or bamboo, the Chinese game of Mahjong or "Mah Jongg" is well over a thousand years old. Said to have originated in the court of the Emperor of Wu, for centuries Mahjong remained a diversion exclusively for the royal class of China. Mahjong has been called "the game of a hundred intelligences." When played by experts it can be fast and subtle--even difficult to follow. Author Amy Lo, with the help and consultation of many master Mahjong players of different forms of the game, comes The Book of Mah Jong . This complete, easy-to-follow instructional mahjong handbook includes over 150 full-color photographs and illustrations to introduce players to this captivating game. This is the first Mahjong book to fully cover the Cantonese or "old rules" game. It also includes all of the most popular variations, such as the Shanghai game, the 16-tile or Taiwanese game and the 12-tile game. Included are the rules, tactics, techniques, strategy and the rituals only the most experienced players know. This Mahjong book includes: 112 page, full-color book Easy-to-follow instructions Full-color illustrations and photographs Instruction on authentic Chinese Mahjong Cantonese, Shanghai, and 12-tile versions of the game The Book of Mah Jong is the perfect guide for all skill levels to learn Mahjong--from Mahjong beginners to pros., Until now, a comprehensive book on Chinese mahjong for English-speaking readers did not exist. Finally, The Book of Mahjong meets that long-sought need, as author Amy Lo, in consultation with many master players of different forms of mahjong, offers the most complete mahjong guide ever.
LC Classification Number
GV1299.M3L62 2001
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- 03 Sep, 2019
Great for learning Cantonese Mahjong
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books
- 25 Sep, 2018
Perfect for those who want to understand variations in the Chinese version of Mahjong.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: mtwyouth
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- d***1 (808)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseWhen the item couldn't be located, I was immediately contacted. Seller located another copy, notified me, and saw it was shipped to me. It ended up being in immaculate condition, so bravo! Great packing! Speedy delivery!! A conscientious seller who definitely goes the extra mile! Thank you!
- 6***6 (506)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseFair price & , packaged well , arrived looking exactly as shown in photos .We Thought we Heard the Angels Sing by Lieutenant James C. Whittaker 1948 signed (#375982788789)
- e***e (270)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSuper fast shipping from seller. Quality packaging and book was in excellent condition as described. Extremely satisfied with purchase!