Frantisek Dedrle (6 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. In Czech. Pb, 165pp. Fair+, front cover clipped at bottom corner, pages tanned but clean. Appears to focus on pawn endgames and some involving minor pieces. With 203 examples, mostly from play.

Encuadernación de tapa blanda. Condition: Bien. 2ª Edición. Lang: Español 0 0 pages. Publicado En Buenos Aires, Por Sopena, 1952. Rustica Editorial. 120 Pp, In 4º Minor. 250.

(AJ14) - Buenos Aires - Doscientas cincuenta composiciones, clasificadas como finales de estudio, comentadas y analizadas por el autor. Traducción directa del checo por el Dr. Karel Skalicka - Contiene 122 páginas incluyendo índice - Rústico - Tapas con mancgas y perímetros reparados con cinta adhesiva - Correcto estado. paperback.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. lxvi+136 pages with frontispiece portrait, diagrams and index. Royal Octavo (9 3/4" x 7") bound in original red cloth with gilt lettering to spine and cover. A C White's Christmas series with Christmas greeting tipped in. (Betts: 31-13) First edition. Parallel Czech, English and German text. This work deals with echo mates. M Havel contributes an essay on the subject "The charm of return" emphasizing the aesthetic features. An article by Dedrle follows, in which he explains the varieties to be found in the field of echoes and gives 28 examples. The main part of the book is made up of 674 specimens, classified according to the nature of the mates. A diagram at the top of each page shows the type of mate which is worked into the positions following on that page, enabling the reader to see how different composers treat the same theme. Included are direct mates of varying lengths, self-mates, various Fairy problems and composed end games. Condition: Cover and spine embossed with protective over lay, boards faded, spine sunned, spine ends rubbed and bumped, hinges starting, previous owner's embossed stamp to front end paper, and book plate on front paste down, cover stained else a good copy. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Frantisek Dedrle: Echo. - Vydal Sachovni Klub Dobrusky v Praze z vydavatelského fondu Vaclava Kautského. /A.C. White Christmas Series 33./ Praze (Prague), 1927. Sachovni Klub Dobrusky. - Alois Lapácek. 1 t. (A. C. White portrait) [4] LXV. [7] (6 blank) 134 [2] p. with chess diagrams. Publisher's full cloth binding, carefully repaired on spine. On the first page inscribed by Béla Várday (1869 - 1945) Hungarian chess composer to Dr. Leo Lazarus (1891 - 1941) Hungarian chess composer. - -- - The book begin with 2 articles by M. Havel and F. Dedrle, each written in Czech, English and German. Follow 674 problems on the theme, in Czech notation, classified according to the nature of mates. Index of composers. - The Moravian composer and analyst Frantisek Dedrle (1878- 1957) was an all-rounder whose interests embraced problems, studies, and endgame theory. - Publisher of the series was chess composer and enthusiast Alain Campbell White (1880-1951). A. C. White sent most books of the series to his friends as Christmas gifts. But they were offered for sale, too. The series consists from 44 books on problem chess and one pamphlet from 1912. Most books are hard covers, bound in red cloth with gold lettering, usually written in English, sometimes in German and French and one was partially in Czech. Most books have printed Christmas wish slip by White, usually bound in after a title page. It appears that a part of edition of some books has wish slips and a part does not. Number of copies published of separate volumes is not known.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: German. Language: German. 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1922. 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: - German, Pages: - 55, 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. 55 55.…