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Playboy's Book of BackgammonEntry/Object ID
BG-2026.0054Description
This tome devotes as much space to anecdotal descriptions of backgammon life in the 1960’s – 70’s backgammon scene as to playing techniques. Deyong details backgammon action in Las Vegas, London, Munich, Athens, Johannesburg, and Beirut. His idiosyncratic “Seven Pillars of Backgammon” and 'COMBASM' mnemonic haven’t stood the test of time. With a forward by Hugh Hefner.
This copy is of substantial historical significance as it is inscribed to Paul Magriel by Lewis Deyong. The book includes annotations in Magriel's hand.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Inscribed by the author to Paul Magriel.Other Names and Numbers
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1977Book Details
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