Common Sense In Chess. ( SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR AND WORLD'S GREATEST CHESS MASTER EMANUEL LASKER )

Text drawn from a series of 12 Lectur given by the great Chess Master Emanuel Lasker to an audience of London Chess Players in spring 1895. The Principles he laid down were deduced from considerations concerning the Nature of Chess as a Fight between Two Brains. Text illustrated with Chessboard Diagrams. Lovely presentation copy in period maroon Half-Leather binding with textured Gilt bordered cloth. 5 raised bands to spine with bright Gilt Lettering and Floral Decoration. Endpapers and all page edges marbled. 141 p.pages. 6 3/4" Tall SIGNED BY EMANUEL LASKER WITH HIS COMPLIMENTS to an unnamed recipient. No other inscriptions. Some wear to leather (see photos).