First edition. Book has some general overall wear (light soiling, light foxing, some wear to page edges) and some light wear to corners and edges. Original owner signature with location and date (Aug. 4, 1859) and later owner stamp on FFE. Illustrated with many board positions. Book has original boards and end-papers. Rest of title: illustrated with numerous diagrams, recent games , and original problems. Overall a very collectible copy of a rare chess volume. Pocket-size format.

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Title: The Manual of Chess: Containing the Elementary Principles of the Game
Publisher: D. Appleton and Company, New York, NY
Publication Date: 1859
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st American edition
Condition: Very Good+
Dust Jacket Condition: Published w/out dj

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