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Ombre (Game) - Early works to 1800

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    The game of quadrille, or Ombre by four, with its establish'd laws and rules, As it is now Play'd at the French Court. Done from the French. To which is added, the game of quintille; or, ombre by five, both after the old and new manner. To this Edition is likewise added Directions for playing the Game of Ombre by Three.

    | Date: 1732
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    The court gamester: or, full and easy instructions for playing the games now in vogue, after the best method; as they are play'd at court, and in the Assemblies, viz. Ombre, Picquet, And The Royal Game of Chess. Wherein The Frauds in Play are detected, and the Laws of each Game annex'd, to prevent Disputes. Written for the Use of the Young Princess. By Richard Seymour, Esq;

    Seymour, Richard, Esq. | Date: M.DCC.XIX. [1719] [1718]
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    The game of quadrille; or Ombre by four, with its established laws and rules. The second edition. To which is added, the game of quintille; or ombre by five, both after the old and new manner.

    | Date: 1728
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    The game of quadrille; or Ombre by four, with its establish'd laws and rules, As it is now Play'd at the French Court. Done from the French, just printed at Paris. To which is added, the game of quintille; or Ombre by Five, Both after the Old and New Manner.

    | Date: [between 1724 and 1728]
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