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1804 Studies of Chess by A. D. Philidor With Poem by Sir William Jones
1804 Studies of Chess by A. D. Philidor With Poem by Sir William Jones
1804 Studies of Chess by A. D. Philidor With Poem by Sir William Jones
1804 Studies of Chess by A. D. Philidor With Poem by Sir William Jones

1804 Studies of Chess by A. D. Philidor With Poem by Sir William Jones

$ 158.4

Availability: 89 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Material: Paper
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Recommended Age Range: Adult
  • Age Level: 17 Years & Up
  • Condition: Front board detached, and scruffing of leather. Otherwise very good copy with tight binding and clean pages.
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Year: 1804
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Brand: Unbranded

    Description

    Book Description:
    A. D. Philidor,
    Studies of Chess; Containing “Caissa, a Poem,” by Sir William Jones—A Systematic Introduction to the Game; and the Whole Analysis of Chess by Mr. A. D. Philidor: With Original Critical Remarks.
    2 Volumes bound together as one. London: Samuel Bagster, 1804, 264 and 272 pages.
    ¾” leather on marbled boards.
    Front board detached, and scruffing of leather.
    Otherwise very good copy with tight binding and clean pages.
    Marbled end papers.
    A classic text from an early chess master who originally studied to become a musician prior to developing a fascination for the game. This is a very rare volume. Another copy in not quite as good condition as this one recently sold for 9.00