Chess Chips; Consisting of Anecdotes, Essays, and Games, also Two - Move Problems, New and Old

Jesse Paul Taylor (1843-1923)

Published by Civil Service Printing & Publishing Company, London, 1878

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viii+24+[33 problems]+[6]+[1 ad] pages with frontispiece ans diagrams. Small octavo (7 1/4 x 5") bound in original publisher's green clot with blind-embossed cloth binding with title printed on front cover in gilt. Introduction by Professor Tomlinson. (Linden - N. 2440; Betts 36 - 2) First edition. Contains 3 chess essays, 5 chess poems and 12 games by various authors, with 65 two - movers by various composers. Condition: Endpapers renewed. Toned inside, frontispiece and last leaf stronger. Binding dusty and corners slightly bumped else very good.

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Chess Chips; Consisting of Anecdotes, Essays, and Games, also Two - Move Problems, New and Old

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Civil Service Printing & Publishing Company, London

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1878

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Hardcover

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1st Edition

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Very Good

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