Chess Lyrics A Collection of Chess Problems by A. F. Mackenzie. 1887-1905. Edi...Chess Lyrics A Collection of Chess Problems by A. F. Mackenzie. 1887-1905. Edited by Alain C.[ampbell] White. New York, 1905. J. H. Graham. XCIV. 476 [4] p. (In memoriam A. F. M.) Publishing canvas binding. /Christmas series 1. Alain C. White/ Alain...more
A move by move account of the games played at the tournament held in the Groce...A move by move account of the games played at the tournament held in the Grocer's Hall Court in April and May 1900 and containing the full scores of the games played. Very good in grey printed boards with occasional light spot foxing in text. Small...more
In this book the authors show how the Master benefits from the characteristic ...In this book the authors show how the Master benefits from the characteristic errors which weaker chess players make. Through 25 games they illustrate a wide variety of openings and the moves and situations which crop up most regularly in amateur play....more
Binding loose inside front cover, no marks or inscriptions, pages a bit tanned...Binding loose inside front cover, no marks or inscriptions, pages a bit tanned. Pink covers with black, a bit worn.more
42+R41+680 pages with diagrams, illustrations, photographs and index. Quarto (...42+R41+680 pages with diagrams, illustrations, photographs and index. Quarto (11" x 8 1/4") bound in original publisher's black cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Volume 32 with the Year Book for 1978. (Betts: 7-103) First edition. The United States...more
" (...) The beauty of chess is close to that in poetry. Chess figures are an a..." (...) The beauty of chess is close to that in poetry. Chess figures are an alphabet that shapes thoughts, and these thoughts express themselves abstractly through the visual design that occurs on the chessboard, just like in poetry.After yearmore
____*THE STRATEGIES BEHIND A SUCCESSFUL LIFE FROM THE LEGENDARY GRANDMASTER AN...____*THE STRATEGIES BEHIND A SUCCESSFUL LIFE FROM THE LEGENDARY GRANDMASTER AND ADVISOR TO NETFLIX'S THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT, NOW WITH A NEW FOREWORD*'In this book, chess is a teacher, and I aim to show it is a great one.' For over twenty years, Garry...more
At Film House Prints we produce high quality, professional looking prints suit...At Film House Prints we produce high quality, professional looking prints suitable for any room of your home. The sleek & simplified design would compliment any other wall hangings you may have. See a print you want but it's not a colour you like? Feel...more
First Edition, Third Printing. Published by Bell Publishing Company, 1958. Oct...First Edition, Third Printing. Published by Bell Publishing Company, 1958. Octavo. Plum boards stamped in black. Book is like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is like new...more
First printing. 296 pp. plus illustrations. The spine is slightly pulled. The ...First printing. 296 pp. plus illustrations. The spine is slightly pulled. The bottom edge has a faint stain. In a tight binding with hinges intact. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tallmore
Original publisher's blind-stamped green cloth, gilt spine titles with knight,...Original publisher's blind-stamped green cloth, gilt spine titles with knight, bishop, and castle with library stamps; 12mo; 7.5 inches tall; xiv, 281 pages. Illustrated in-text diagrams. The bindings are firm with front hinge open and some signatures...more
White covers have light toning--visible in photo of listing on Abebooks.com. C...White covers have light toning--visible in photo of listing on Abebooks.com. Copyright page has a small crease--visible in photo. Endpapers have light ghosting from publisher's glue--visible in photo. Content is unmarked and as new. First printing...more