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Home Learning Intnroducing Bridge Books from Trumps Publishing

Books from Trumps Publishing

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We sell books by Derrick Browne. We also sell books by other authors, including Ron Klinger.
To place an order, ring (02) 9969 5959, fax (02) 9960 7002 or email us now.
Postage is $2 (flat rate) within Australia. Postage is A$4 to New Zealand, and A$8 to other countries. No extra charge if multiple items ordered.
For payment, we accept cheques, direct debit, Visa and MasterCard.
For direct debit: BSB 062 733, Account number 1001 9640, Description order.
After paying by direct debit, email us to let us know your order and the amount you have paid.

Beginner and Improver books and flipper by Derrick Browne

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Beginners' Bridge
Based on 5-card majors. Breaks the mystique of the world's most popular and intriguing card game. Easy conversational style, rich in examples. 6 Chapters, 112 pages, ideal for a class or small private group. $12.95. Add $2 postage (per total order).
Improvers' Bridge
Refresh and consolidate your basics. Based on 5-card majors, this book covers the key points of standard bidding (suit and notrump bidding, Stayman and Blackwood, overcalls, doubles and pre-empts) and play (leads, finesses and much more) $16.95. Add $2 postage (per total order).
Benjamin Twos
The comprehensive guide to this popular method of two-openings, which packs the punch of weak twos yet allows for precise definitions of strong hands. "The book I would like to have been able to write" - Albert Benjamin. $9.95. Add $2 postage (per total order).

Flipper (5-card Majors)
Designed to provide pithy advice on what to do at the bridge table, the flipper is also a convenient outline of Standard bidding. It is split into 10 "flippable" sections and includes a duplicate bridge scorer at the back. $6.50. Add $2 postage (per total order).

 

Intermediate and Advanced books, pamphlets and flipper by Derrick Browne

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Intermediate Bridge

This book takes over where Improvers' Bridge left off, covering transfers, negative doubles, the Unusual Notrump, and a review and update of standard bidding including reverses, shape showing and slams. $16.95. Add $2 postage (per total order).

Modern Standard Flipper
This flipper for intermediate to advanced players includes modern conventions such as transfers, Checkback, Jacoby 2NT, Simple & Puppet Stayman, trial bids, Keycard Blackwood & more. $6.50.
Pamphlets - Trumps series
Includes:
5-card Standard; SAYC; Negatvie doubles; Transfers; Unusual NT; Michaels; Bergen raises; Jacoby 2NT; Roman Keycard; Laws; Etiquette; Checkback.

$2 each. Add $2 postage (per total order).

Advanced Bridge: Uncontested Auctions

Advanced Bridge - Uncontested Auctions (published May 2010) covers Jacoby 2NT, Keycard, Control bidding, 4-suit transfers, Fourth Suit Forcing, Weak jump shifts, Splinters and Checkback, plus play tips. $16.95. Add $2 postage (per total order).


Note that teachers (members of the ABTA) and affiliated clubs receive a 40% discount for orders over $100 (postage not included) on all Browne publications and on the Klinger Guides (to Better Bridge, to Better Card Play, and to Better Duplicate; otherwise $22.95 each). Extra for postage and packing, or credit charges.

At Trumps, we have a small shop area that sells other books, videos, computer programs, and accessories. Bidding pads are $7 (or $6 each for six or more). Postage within Australia for bulky stationery items such as bidding pads is $6 (not $2 as for other items).

We also have vinyl-topped tables (the traditional fold-up types popular for home use) for sale:

  • Bridge tables (steel-framed) $46.95 (or $45 for cash/cheque);
  • Card tables (traditional wooden frame, smaller size) $66.95 (or $65 for cash/cheque).

Various software is available:

  • Bridge Baron $109.95
  • Jack $107.95
  • Bridgemaster $99.95

We also have a dealing machine and we hire out pre-dealt boards:

  • $8/set of 8,
  • $10 for 16,
  • $12 for 20,
  • $14 for 24,
  • $16 for 32,
  • $18 for 36;
  • hand records 20c per double-sided A4 sheet (or 12c single-sided).
 

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