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A Short History of Chess
by Davidson Henry A
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+ in Good dust jacket
- Seller
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Vars, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
David McKay Company. Very Good+ in Good dust jacket. 1949. First Edition. Hardcover. First Edition. Red cloth covers, gilt titles to the spine. Tightly bound, no internal markings. End papers show "The March of Chess." Illustrations through the book. The DJ is unclipped and in good condition with spine fading and cover edgewear and rubbing. " A concise and informative book that traces the origins and evolution of the game of chess. The book begins by examining the earliest known versions of chess, which originated in India over a thousand years ago, and then follows the game as it spread to Persia, the Islamic world, and eventually Europe. Along the way, the book explores the various changes and innovations that have been made to the game over the centuries, such as the introduction of new pieces and the development of new strategies and tactics. "; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 228 pages .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bytown Bookery
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 27553
- Title
- A Short History of Chess
- Author
- Davidson Henry A
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+ in Good dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- David McKay Company
- Date Published
- 1949
- Keywords
- Games > Chess, Reference, History > Chess
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Vars, Ontario
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