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With its roots in China and its rise to popularity in the U.S. in the 1920s, this unique game has attracted a cross-cultural audience and has even made a comeback among a new generation of players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an experienced player or just beginning, the handsomely illustrated book, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAH-JONGG from Shanghai to Miami Beach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, offers valuable information and tips, including the meaning of the tiles, tournament and online play information, basic rules for American and traditional Chinese games, points of etiquette, and even recipes for Chinese and Jewish food to enjoy while you play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis like-new condition hardcover book is a must-have for any mah-jongg enthusiast.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41936488136771,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/3262\/4186\/files\/Mahjong118_11c4d19f-175d-4e21-87c5-833cb5396f93.jpg?v=1778977438"},{"product_id":"1933-paine-good-manners-posters-complete-uncut-set","title":"1933 Paine Publishing Good Manners Posters — Complete Uncut Set w\/ Original Envelope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkably complete survival of Depression‑era educational design - \u003c\/span\u003e1933 classroom etiquette posters set — complete, unused and uncut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 20px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #f8faff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eComplete, uncut sets of Paine Publishing’s \u003cem\u003eGood Manners Posters\u003c\/em\u003e rarely survive intact, especially with their original envelope and auxiliary construction paper. 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The sheets remain crisp, clean, and uncut, with no coloring or handling marks and in very good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe set also retains its \u003cstrong\u003e9 ½ x 12 ½” \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eoriginal printed envelope\u003c\/em\u003e, which shows a small tear at the top and a playful pen “swiggle” on the reverse—typical of schoolroom storage but still very presentable. 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Clean, lightly used examples like this are increasingly harder to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued in 1941 by \u003cstrong\u003eThe United States Playing Card Company\u003c\/strong\u003e, this compact guide— \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eo\u003c\/em\u003eker: Official Rules \u0026amp; Suggestions for Players\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e—captures the structure, etiquette, and variations of poker during a formative period in American gaming culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standout feature is its \u003cstrong\u003estriking red cover\u003c\/strong\u003e, dominated by a large black spade and the bold slogan:\u003cem\u003e “The Nation’s Most Fascinating Card Game.”\u003c\/em\u003e The design is simple, graphic, and unmistakably mid-century—making it as appealing visually as it is historically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the book presents clearly organized sections covering gameplay fundamentals, variations, betting structure, and official rules, reflecting how poker was taught and standardized in the early 20th century. 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