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A Treatise on the Game of Chess; containing an introduction to the game, and an analysis of the various openings of games, with several new modes of attack and defence; to which are added, twenty-five new chess problems on Diagrams

A Treatise on the Game of Chess; containing an introduction to the game, and an analysis of the various openings of games, with several new modes of attack and defence; to which are added, twenty-five new chess problems on Diagrams

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A Treatise on the Game of Chess; containing an introduction to the game, and an analysis of the various openings of games, with several new modes of attack and defence; to which are added, twenty-five new chess problems on Diagrams

by William Lewis (1787-1870)

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xx+531+[1 add] pages with diagrams, illustrations and index. Royal octavo (9 1/4" x 6") bound in original publisher's green cloth with decorative embossed covers, respined with new label. (Whyld: 1844:6) First edition.

Published in 4 parts, paged continuously. As published, part 4 incorporated a title page for the set, and title-pages for volumes 1 and 2, with slip "To the Binder" inserted containing instructions for binding the parts in either one or two volumes. Includes contents list, index to the games, corrections, additions and (in copies intended for subscribers) a list of subscribers. A new, combined edition of the author's A series of progressive lessons on the game of chess (1831), and,Second series of lessons on the game of chess (1832).

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New spine with label, corners bumped, some occasional pencil marks and notations, previous owner's name on front end paper, end papers chipped, lacks binders slip of instructions else a very good copy.

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Title
A Treatise on the Game of Chess; containing an introduction to the game, and an analysis of the various openings of games, with several new modes of attack and defence; to which are added, twenty-five new chess problems on Diagrams
Author
William Lewis (1787-1870)
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Quantity Available
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Edition
First
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
A H Baily and Company, Cornhill
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1844
Pages
xx+531+[1 add] pages with diagrams, illustrations and index
Size
Royal octavo
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
Chess, Ajedrez, Schach, Echecs
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May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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