Book by Russ, Colin
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Seller: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. x+262 pages with diagrams, bibliography and indices. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 1/2") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. (Lusis: 2524.1) First American edition. This is a mind-stretching collection for the chess player and the problem enthusiast. Beginning with a composition consisting of seven or few chess men on the board, you have to reach checkmate in a set number of moves. Each of the 400 diagrams is a accompanied by solutions and comments. Explanations of notation, terms and strategies guide the reader to an appreciation of a unique and enriching form of self-entertainment. Colin Russ has assembled problems from all over the world, including some dating back to the Middle Ages and on from Pope Paul John. Condition: Corners bumped, From the library of the problem composer Edgar Holladay with his underlining else a very good copy. Seller Inventory # BOOKS005332
Seller: Feldman's Books, Menlo Park, CA, U.S.A.
Paper Bound. Condition: Very Good to Fine. First American Edition. Seller Inventory # 00042478
Seller: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail. Seller Inventory # OTV.0312533705.G
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0312533705I5N00