Comins Mansfield (19 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 116 delightful positions to solve taken from the Sunday Telegraph 1964-1974.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hb, grey boards, no dj, 157pp. Good, tape residue marks on first and last pages, previous owner's inscription on fep (chess club). A primer to two-move chess problems with 101 problems by Mansfield and commentary by Harley. Descriptive notation.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 124 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8" x 5 3/4") bound in original publisher's red cloth with black lettering to spine with black label and pictorial king to cover. Edited by Fred Reinfield. (Betts: 34-16) First edition. In each case White moves first and, no matter how Black replies, White forces checkmate on his next move. The search for that move is what makes these puzzles so intriguing, and so tantalizing. The solution to each puzzle appears at he back of the book, together with an explanation of the technical fine points which may have been over looked. Condition: Some age darkening to edges. Jacket spine sunned with light rubbing to spine ends else a better than very good copy in a near fine jacket.…

1976 1st edition stapled paperback; selected from Sunday Telegraph 1964 - 1974; cover uncreased, apart from very light crease to top front corner; a clean, tidy copy. Used - Very Good. VG stapled paperback Used - Very Good. VG stapled paperback.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: N/A. Unpaginated. Pictorial laminated light card covers, stapled. 8vo. Light chipping to edges and wear to covers, crease on front. Internally, neat, clean, bright and tight.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good.

Softcover. Condition: Fine. stapled format, 64 pages. light shelf wear on the wraps. a neat and clean copy. much presentable. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The boards are bumped and marked.Pencil inscription.Well bound.[R.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Condition: Fair. . Book Good. No dust jacket. Limited edition of 350 copies. (Chess Strategy, Games).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Dust jacket in acceptable condition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Binding and pages are intact. All pages are free from any markings. Light scuffing and bumping visible to boards. Dust jacket is wrapped in mylar. Secure packaging for safe delivery.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 119 pages with diagrams. Small Octavo (7 1/2" x 5 1/4"). bound in original publisher's red cloth with gilt lettering to spine and front cover with Christmas greeting tipped in. Volume XLIV and final year of the Christmas series. White began publishing the annual Christmas series for his friends in 1905. From the library of Edgar Holladay (Betts: 37-9) First edition. 114 problems, with solutions and commentary, preceded by a short biographical and critical introduction. Holladay was the first American to become a FIDE International Master for Chess Composition; FIDE International Judge for Chess Composition; and "After Alain White's death, Edgar became the world's foremost expert on American chess problems." Moreover, Holladay is the "second overall most important American to the world of chess composition . . . ." (Alain White is the most important person ever in chess composition.) Condition: Edgar Holladay's tipped in notes to front end paper with notes to the end paper, spine ends and corners rubbed, corners bumped else about very good issued without jacket.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First UK edition, first printing (previously published in a limited edition in the USA). xii, 200pp, with chess boards play illustrations. Quarter bound in green cloth over red paper-covered boards, with black title label and rook logo on upper panel, black lettering on spine. 8ov. Boards are worn and scuffed, gently rubbed and rounded on corners and spine ends. A little toning on free endpapers. Previous owner's name and date neatly inked on the title page. The last four leaves of the volume a little bumped and crease along the long edge (not affecting text). In its original dust wrapper: wrapper is worn, rubbed and chipped on edges, some mild ridged creasing and visible shelf wear on verso. Dust wrapper now protected in a Mylar-style protective sleeve, not adhered to the jacket or volume. The sleeve itself is a little shelf worn. A now hard to find classic text and practical guide to the pursuit of chess problem construction.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Foxing to endpapers and page edges.; xiii, [1], 200 pages. Red papered boards with cloth spine. Illustrated. Page dimensions: 214mm x 135mm.; 8vo.

1948. (Hardcover) Very good in good to very good dust jacket. 200pp. Illustrations, glossary, solutions. The dust jacket is chipped and worn around the edges with a large piece missing from the bottom of the spine, ink marks on the back panel, and the endpapers are toned. A prize inscription is taped to the front endpaper. "No greater artist than Comins Mansfield has existed in the treatment of the popular two-move problem, to which he confines his subject. I have often wondered how his subtle and intricate effects could be presented with the grace and economy of material that we find in the poetry, music and painting of the supreme workers in those arts. The author in his delightful book, which is illustrated by 200 diagrams, draws the veil aside, and shows us how he built up some of the most famous problems, step by step from the first simple ideas". (Games, Chess, Games, Logic).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Limited Edition. 350 copies, as stated on the colophon. A Fine copy in dark maroon cloth, stamped in gilt at spine, top edge gilt, fore- and bottom edges untrimmed. Compiled by Alain White-Comins Mansfield, Frederick Gamage and Vincent Eaton. 213pp. with chessboard illustrations in text. Naturally scarce. Q08451.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. xiii+216 pages with diagrams and glossary. Royal octavo (10" x 7") bound in original quarter green cloth with gilt lettering to spine over lighter green boards with gilt lettering in green label to cover. Edited by Alain White. This is one of two hundred and fifty copies From a total edition of four hundred copies printed in Centaur and Lutetia types, with handset chess diagrams, printed on Flemish Book laid paper and specially bound. (Betts: 34-12) First edition. This book attempts to illustrate the composer's mind at work in problem construction. In four sections (nineteen chapters): Introductory material (fundamental conventions). Composition of single problems (a. The composer's aim centered in the play; b. The composer's aim centered in the key-move). The composition of related problems. Modern trends in composition. Each section contains chapters author's work. Condition: A fine copy in original publisher onion skin jacket.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. xiii+216 pages with diagrams and glossary. Royal octavo (10" x 7") bound in original quarter red cloth with gilt lettering to spine over blue designed boards with gilt lettering in red label to cover. Edited by Alain White. From a total edition of four hundred copies printed in Centaur and Lutetia types, with handset chess diagrams, this is one of only one hundred and fifty copies printed on rag paper and specially bound. (Betts: 34-12) First edition. This book attempts to illustrate the composer's mind at work in problem construction. In four sections (nineteen chapters): Introductory material (fundamental conventions). Composition of single problems (a. The composer's aim centered in the play; b. The composer's aim centered in the key-move). The composition of related problems. Modern trends in composition. Each section contains chapters author's work. Condition: A fine copy in original publisher onion skin jacket with a tear.…

The Art of The Two-Move Chess Problem. Contents u.a.: The Composition of Single Problems. The Composer's Aim Centred in the Key-move. The Composition of Related Problems. Modern Trends in Composition. XIII. 200 S. mit zahlreichen Diagrammen. Daily Post Printers. Liverpool. 1948. Guter Zustand/Good condition. Halbleinen/Hardcover. mit Widmung des Verfassers vom 3 VII 1962. Sprache: englisch/english.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1960. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 764, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 764 764.…