Studies of Chess: Containing an Introduction to the Game and The Analysis of Chess

A.D. Philidor

Published by Samuel Bagster, London, 1817

About this Item

An early English edition of François-André Danican Philidor's highly influential work on the analysis and strategies of chess, illustrated throughout. The fifth edition of this work, first published in 1749 in the original French, and published in English for the first time in 1803.A fascinating analytical work on the strategies and rules of chess, with a lengthy introduction to the game and comprehensive analysis, along with information on various moves and when best to employ them.Written by François-André Danican Philidor (1726-1795) a French operatic composer and master chess player. He is often regarded as one of the best chess players of his time, and several chess moves have been named after him (including the infamous 'checkmate' method).Including an engraved frontispiece, a vignette title page, and numerous in-text engravings. Collated and complete.Also containing a handwritten note adhered to page 164, dated April 19th, 1818, disclosing a chess move.Bound in full contemporary calf. Bound in full contemporary calf.Externally, some shelf wear to the boards and rubbing to the head and tail of the spine, joints, and extremities. Front joint is very tender. Containing a handwritten note adhered to page 164. Internally, hinges are starting. Scattered spotting to the first and last few pages, and the odd instance of spotting throughout, otherwise pages are generally clean, especially considering the age of the work. Good.

Seller Inventory # 824J20

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Studies of Chess: Containing an Introduction to the Game and The Analysis of Chess
• Publisher: Samuel Bagster, London
• Publication Date: 1817
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Condition: Good
• Book Type: book