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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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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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
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I've been collecting cribbage boards for a number of years. This is the first book I have obtained to help with learning about my collection. This book is fairly good for identification purposes. There is a little price guide help. This book is not too in-depth but good for starters. Worth the money.
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Makes Cribbage Cool,
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If you play the game or are just into the artwork of the boards,you'll gain a sense of appreciation for the time honored game of cribbage.....great photos and lots of info....you may just find yourself starting your own collection of boards....highly recommended..........
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