British writer (1672–1769) whose best-selling codifications of the rules for the most popular card games of his day led to the familiar authoritative phrase ‘according to Hoyle.’ Signed book: Mr. Hoyle’s Games. Twelfth edition. London: Thomas Osborne, 1760. Hardcover, 3.5 x 5.75, 214 pages. Signed at the bottom of the title page in brown ink, “Edmond Hoyle.” Autographic condition: light toning and a darker stain to signed page, otherwise fine condition. Book condition: Poor, with spine missing, covers and pages detached from binding. RR Auction COA.
