The Game of Draughts: The Alma Opening
Language: English
Published by Percy Roberts, Chicago, IL, 1888
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Bookworks, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.Bookworks
AbeBooks seller since February 11, 1999
Condition: Used - Good
US$ 29.95
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Likely First Edition with 1888 copyright and no additional printings listed. Subtitled: "Embracing the games first published by Mr. John Drummond, with corrections and additions.Five Hundred Variations". Moderate shelf and edge wear and spotting to binding. The contents have light wear and a previous owner's plays and "Alma's Corrections" noted in on charts in rear. Slight separation at title page hinge however binding remains tight.
Seller Inventory # 144815
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Game of Draughts: The Alma Opening
- Author
- Baker, E. T.: Reed, James P.
- Publisher
- Percy Roberts, Chicago, IL
- Publication year
- 1888
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- No Dust Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Seller catalogs
- Antiques and Collectibles, Sports
Bookworks
Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since February 11, 1999
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