Shady Side: The Life and Crimes of Norman Tweed Whitaker, Chessmaster (autographed)
by Hilbert, John Samuel; Brandreth, Dale A
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0939433575
- ISBN 13
- 9780939433575
- Seller
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SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
Yorklyn, Delaware, U.S.A.: Caissa Editions, 2000. 481 pages. Illustrated. Biography of chess master & habitual criminal Norman Whitaker, teammate of the young Bobby Fischer, blackmailer of Barbara Hutton, resident of Alcatraz. Includes 570 of Whitaker's chess matches, including his victories over some of the game's greatest names. A most fascinating character. Inscribed by author on ffep. Scarce.. Inscribed by the Author. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- DBookmahn's Used and Rare Military Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 006391
- Title
- Shady Side: The Life and Crimes of Norman Tweed Whitaker, Chessmaster (autographed)
- Author
- Hilbert, John Samuel; Brandreth, Dale A
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0939433575
- ISBN 13
- 9780939433575
- Publisher
- Caissa Editions
- Place of Publication
- Yorklyn, Delaware, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 2000
- Keywords
- RECREATION SPORTS Chess Crime
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- Sports;
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- FFEP
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- Inscribed
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- Cloth
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