A Complete Guide to the Game of Draughts (Checkers): Giving the Best Lines of Attack and Defence in Every Opening, With Copious Notes and Variations, Being . Selected Useful Positions By Various Authors
Published by David McKay, Philadelphia, 1893
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Seller: Blind-Horse-Books (ABAA), DeLand, FL, U.S.A.Blind-Horse-Books (ABAA)
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Red cloth with titles and front decoration in black; 5.25 by 6.5 inches; 208 pages followed by 4 pages of publisher's adverts. The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. Dating back centuries, the game of draughts has thrilled and challenged players of all ages and backgrounds. In this comprehensive guide, James Lees offers novice and veteran players alike a wealth of tips and strategies for mastering this timeless game. Whether you're just starting out or seeking to improve your skills, this book is an essential resource for anyone who loves the excitement and challenge of a good game of draughts.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- A Complete Guide to the Game of Draughts (Checkers): Giving the Best Lines of Attack and Defence in Every Opening, With Copious Notes and Variations, Being . Selected Useful Positions By Various Authors
- Author
- James Lees; Revised and Enlarged by John W Dawson
- Publisher
- David McKay, Philadelphia
- Publication year
- 1893
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- No Dust Jacket
- Seller catalogs
- SPORTS and GAMES
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Blind Horse Books is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA) and adheres to its Code of Ethics. We specialize in travel, exploration, fine press, and documentary material, with particular emphasis on printed ephemera, maps, photographic archives, and institutional publications from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Our inventory regularly includes material appropriate for academic, library, and museum collections. We work carefully with provenance, condition, and bibliographic accuracy, and stand fully behind all descriptions and attributions. Items are selected with long-term research and collecting value in mind. Blind Horse Books is operated by Richard and Dottie Oates and based in DeLand, Florida. We have been active in the antiquarian book trade since 1999 and are members of the ABAA, FABA, IOBA, and the Ephemera Society of America. Building Your Great Collection, One Fine Book at a Time. …
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