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Rosetta Stone and Blackwood in Bridge History
The Rosetta stone, dating to 195 B.C., was found in Egypt by a French officer in 1799 and unlocked hieroglyphics via Champollion. A bridge column explains Blackwood bids, including five clubs and five no trump responses, and discusses slam ideas and ace counting with examples and commentary.
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Ptolemy V
Egypt
The
World Almanac
Jean Francois Champollion
Jacoby and Son
Blackwood
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