HOYLE, Edward "The Standard Hoyle" [Excelsior Publishing, 1887]

"The Standard Hoyle. A Complete Guide and Reliable Authority Upon All Games of Chance or Skill Now Played in the United States, Whether of Native Origin or Foreign Introduction. Full Explanations How the Games are to be Played, with Diagrams and Illustrations" [Excelsior Publishing, 1887]. 532pp + 2pp publishers catalogue. Olive cloth with extensive black and gilt decorations. Binding rubbed/worn, pencil writing on FFEP, and piece of paper taped in rear cover to form a small pocket. Textblock clean and unmarked. Good.