Practical Chess Exercises; intended as a Sequel to the Practical Chess Grammar; containing various Openings, Games and Situations with Instructions and Remarks of the Principal moves of Each Party

William Stopford Kenny (1788-1867)

Published by Printed for T and J Allman, London, 1818

Condition: Very Good Hardcover

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239+[1 ad] pages with diagrams and engraved frontispiece. Small duodecimo (6 3/4" x 4 1/4") bound in original publisher's brown cloth with gilt lettering to spine. (van der Linde: 631) First edition. Kenny (1788-1867) was an accomplished chess player and teacher, as well as the author, editor, or compiler of numerous instructive books, including this popular manual and its companion, Practical Chess Grammar (1818). Condition: Spine faded spine new spine with old spine laid on, corners bumped and slightly frayed, new end papers and paste downs else about a very good copy. Seller Inventory # chess 4

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Title: Practical Chess Exercises; intended as a ...

Publisher: Printed for T and J Allman, London

Publication Date: 1818

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition

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