Studies Of Chess Containing Caissa, A Poem, By Sir William Jones, A Systematic Introduction To The Game, And The Whole Analysis Of Chess Composed By Mr. A. D. Philidor, With Original Critical Remarks, in Two Volumes
by Philidor, A. D. / Francois-Andre Danican Philidor / Sir William Jones
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- Condition
- Good
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About This Item
London: Printed for Samuel Bagster, 1803. Book. Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo. ix, 271, iv, 267pp, appendix, single page of ads at rear, engraved frontis of chess board with pieces arranged, full tree calf with marbled pastedowns and endpapers, ornate gilt spines, front board detached volume I, front board lacking at volume II, gift inscription in old ink at front fly volume I -- on verso of engraving --, old ink signature at top edge of title-page at volume II, light general wear, corners worn, contents clean and bright. .
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- Legacy Books II (US)
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- Title
- Studies Of Chess Containing Caissa, A Poem, By Sir William Jones, A Systematic Introduction To The Game, And The Whole Analysis Of Chess Composed By Mr. A. D. Philidor, With Original Critical Remarks, in Two Volumes
- Author
- Philidor, A. D. / Francois-Andre Danican Philidor / Sir William Jones
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Printed for Samuel Bagster
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1803
- Size
- 8vo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Chess, Gaming, Strategy Games
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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