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THE HANDBOOK OF CHESS

THE HANDBOOK OF CHESS

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First edition of this classic Victorian chess manual which explains all aspects of the game and describes standard moves and tactics including openings and endings, with illustrations of boards.

8vo. 58pp. Original embossed cloth-covered stiff-card covers. Minor wear to covers and light foxing to endpapers. A very good first-edition copy.

Date
1860
Publisher
Cassell, Petter & Galpin
Author
AN OXFORD AMATEUR

£100.00 (Code: 96453)

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