[Lewis Chessmen] Historical Remarks on the introduction of the Game of Chess into Europe, and on the ancient Chess-men discovered in the Isle of Lewis. An article printed in 1832, written by Frederic Madden : 89 pages with 51 illustrations + 4 plates.

CHESS ENTERS EUROPE: THE LEWIS HOARD AND THE GAME'S EARLY HISTORY

Published by Archaeologia, or Miscellaneous Tracts relating to Antiquity., London, 1832

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89 pages with 51 illustrations + 4 plates. Some old water staining to lower left hand corner of the plates. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume of Archaeologia, Miscellaneous Tracts relating to Antiquity. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 25 x 30 cms. Category: Archaeologia; New Arrivals; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: [Lewis Chessmen] Historical Remarks on the introduction of the Game of Chess into Europe, and on the ancient Chess-men discovered in the Isle of Lewis. An article printed in 1832, written by Frederic Madden : 89 pages with 51 illustrations + 4 plates.
• Publisher: Archaeologia, or Miscellaneous Tracts relating to Antiquity., London
• Publication Date: 1832
• Binding: Booklet - Unbound Pages
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Archaeologia