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Published by David McKay, Philadelphia, 1902
Seller: Puffin & Bean, Concord, MA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. xi+884+[122 index] pages with diagrams. Thick octavo (8 3/4" x 6") bound in original decorative pictorial cover with red, black and gilt stamping on green cloth. Revised and edited with an American appendix by S Lipschitz. First published in 1875 (London). (Betts: 13-27) First American edition. Chiefly consists of a survey of all the openings. Main lines of play are shown in a bold typeface, with notes of sub-variations printed in lighter type. Includes diagrams of critical positions and many illustrative games; also, a selection of 25 problems by various composers. Condition: Corners bumped and lightly rubbed, spine ends rubbed, repaired with tape, split. Former owners' bookplate on inside front board. A good copy, heavy book that may require extra shipping costs internationally.