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During a Swiss Pairs event I pick up this modest collection:
Dealer North, EW Vul.
♠ 106
♥ KJ876
♦ 87
♣ 6543
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Mark Horton, Chief Editor to the WBF and EBL is a prolific writer, his many books including award winning collaborations with Sabine Auken, Eric Kokish and Eric Rodwell.
