Chess and Checkers; the way to mastership; complete instructions for the beginner, valuable suggestion for the advanced player

Edward Lasker (1881-1981)

Published by Appleton-Century-Crofts, New York/London, 1918

Condition: Very Good Hardcover

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xvi+284 pages with diagrams. Small octavo (7 1/2" x 4 3/4) issued in green cloth with yellow lettering to spine and pictorial chess board to front cover. (Betts: 10-97) First edition. Reprinted 1928, second edition published 1948; third edition 1960. Chess pages 1-122. An elementary primer. Contents: The rules; elementary tactics (value, powers of the pieces, etc); general principles of strategy (opening, middle-game); illustrative games, and problems. Condition: Page ends stained. Jacket spine sunned, edge wear with some closed tears. A very good copy in a very good scarce jacket. Seller Inventory # BOOKS006828

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Title: Chess and Checkers; the way to mastership; ...

Publisher: Appleton-Century-Crofts, New York/London

Publication Date: 1918

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition

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