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Published by Barnes & Noble, New York, 1961
ISBN 10: 0064632571ISBN 13: 9780064632577
Seller: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.
Book
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 194 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 1/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. (Betts: 10-262) A series of eight elementary lessons: the game of chess, basic checkmate, pawn endings, minor tactics, mating combination, parts one and two, strategical objectives, parts one and two. Each lesson is followed by reviews (questions based on the foregoing text), and a quiz (questions based on application of the text). Condition: Light edge wear else a very good copy.
Published by Collier-MacMillan, Ltd, New York, 1969
Seller: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.
Book
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. xii+372 pages with diagrams and bibliography. Small octavo (7 3/4" x 5") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First published as The Personality of Chess. Once the game of kings, chess now intrigues, fascinates, and experates millions of enthusiasts from all walks of life. What is it in the nature of this unique game that has appealed to so many people for so many centuries? What does this game mean for those who play in, and why does it interest even those who do not? Here are the answers in brilliant book that explains chess as a social, psychological, historical and dramatic phenomenon. Filled with unexpected humor and written in a language anyone can understand, The Personality of chess offers a vast amount of little known facts about the game, some in refutation of popular misconceptions, others boldly treading unexplored areas. Is there a correlation between skill in chess and general intelligence? Does skill in chess reflect proficiency in other fields? Are masters of the game like other men or do they possess other special mental and emotional kinks? What accounts for the durability of the game? Chess players will find many hitherto unrelated areas fully explored, along with further information on aspects of the game that have received only cursory attention up until now. The general reading will find an entertaining, highly readable profile of one of the most extra ordinary games ever invented by man. Condition: Edge wear else a very good copy.
Published by Fireside Books, New York, 1960
ISBN 10: 0671211846ISBN 13: 9780671211844
Seller: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.
Book
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. ix+132 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 1/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. (Betts: 10-248) Reprint. In this work the author applies some of the ideas and convictions acquired from thirty-five years of playing, teaching and analyzing the game. He emphasizes the tactical aspects of the game: how to recognize the big chance and hit hard when it occurs. Condition: Corners bumped, some light soiling else a very good copy.
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Published by Barnes & Noble, 1961
Seller: Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Solid binding. Boards are moderately bowed, but not severely. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Shows more than the usual amount of shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.
Published by David McKay Company, Inc, New York, 1957
Seller: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.
Book
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. x+234 pages with diagrams. Octavo (7 3/4" x 5") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. A reasonable book on the chess endgames, with some significant amount of time looking at the quite common variety of king and pawn endings. An older book, it uses old-style notation, so if you don't want to read that, get a more modern version. Following on from early work this is a reasonable piece of chess writing. Condition: Edge wear, corners bumped, hinges rubbed, previous owner's name in pencil to half title else very good.
Published by Cornerstone Library, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1973
Seller: Vashon Island Books, Vashon, WA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket As Issued. Later Printing. Light toning to pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Book.
Published by Cornerstone Library Publications, New York, 1972
Seller: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.
Book
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. x+166 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8" x 5") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First published by David McKay in 1953. Modern Ideas was published in 1953 so the term modern is somewhat relative in this case. I m not sure from when the term originated, but these days it really just describes a particular era in chess history rather than a proclamation of anything new to the chess world. An interesting part of this book is what Horowitz refers to as chess movies. These are chess games that are narrated both in text and images with the snapshots of the board displaying positions after every few moves of the players. This is quite useful and very effective. The reader needs to visualize only a few moves between each snapshot, so it s a fairly simple act to follow along without having to resort to a board or computer program. As a side benefit, even if you are playing along with a board and chess set, life is made a bit easier by way of the movie frames as you can quickly be sure that you haven t made any errors at the board and easily correct any mistakes that you do make. Condition: Wrappers, with heavy edge wear, corners chipped, some indentations to wrappers, closed tears to head hinge, lightly soiled else about very good.
Published by Simon & Schuster, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1961
Seller: Vashon Island Books, Vashon, WA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket As Issued. 1st Paperback Edition / 1st Printing. First paperback edition / First printing. Good, slight wear to covers, pages starting to darken. 13.5 x 20. soft cover. 243pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Book.
Published by Faber & Faber, 1969
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. 1969. Reprinted. 126 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Book is in better condition than most examples of this age. Neat, clean, well bound pages with very minimal foxing, tanning and thumbing. Small inscriptions and neat labels may be present. Paper cover has mild edge-wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning. Book is slightly curled.
Published by Galahad Books, New York, 1962
Seller: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 128 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/2") bound in original publisher's red boards with white lettering to spine in original pictorial jacket. (Lusis: 343) First edition. In this book Al Horowitz enable the average chess player to match wits against the greatest master of the time. The result is a book that is as instructive as it is entertaining. Condition: Some of the response selections are marked. Jacket small cup at front head edge else about very good in a very good to fine dust jacket.
Published by Simon & Schuster, 1961
ISBN 10: 0671210416ISBN 13: 9780671210410
Seller: Bank of Books, Ventura, CA, U.S.A.
Book
Paperback. Condition: Good. COPYRIGHT in 1954. No publicaton date given Book shows common (average) signs of wear and use. Binding is still tight. Covers are intact but may be repaired. We have 75,000 books to choose from -- Ship within 24 hours -- Satisfaction Guaranteed!.
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Published by World'S Work
Seller: Goldstone Rare Books, Llandybie, CARMS, United Kingdom
paperback. Condition: Good. Photograph available on request.
Published by Collier Books, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1971
Seller: Vashon Island Books, Vashon, WA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket As Issued. 1st Paperback Edition / 1st Printing. First Paperback edition / First printing. Very good, slight vertical crease lines on spine. 13 x 20. soft cover. 197pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Book.
Published by Faber & Faber, 1966., 1966
Seller: lobstabooks, Leiston, United Kingdom
First Edition
VG/VG. dj is clean and sharp-cornered with 1 scratch over spine. edges a tad rubbed but to loss. not price clipped. text is clean and bright without inscriptions or marginalia. First Edition.
Published by Cornerstone Library, 1967
Seller: GridFreed, North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
Book
Paperback. Condition: Good. Good with wear and markings, ex-lib.
Published by Pelham, 1973
ISBN 10: 0720706645ISBN 13: 9780720706642
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Book
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day.
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Published by MacMillan, New York, 1971
ISBN 10: 0025541102ISBN 13: 9780025541108
Seller: KULTURAs books, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Hardcover in dust jacket. Second printing of first edition. Book and unclipped dust jacket are in fine condition, crisp and clean, with tight binding and sharp corners. A touch of rubbing to jacket edge. Chess-board strategies illustrated and annotated throughout. 8vo. 197 pp. Including index. In protective Mylar.
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Published by Bruguera., 1981
ISBN 10: 8402008089ISBN 13: 9788402008084
Seller: Hamelyn, Madrid, Spain
Book
Condition: Aceptable. EAN: 9788402008084Tipo: LibrosCategoría: Título: Primer Libro de AjedrezAño de publicación: 1981.
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Published by London : Collier-MacMillan, 1969, 1963, 1969
ISBN 10: 0020288700ISBN 13: 9780020288701
Seller: Joseph Valles - Books, Stockbridge, GA, U.S.A.
Book
Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. xii, 372 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm ; LC: GV1445; Dewey: 794.1 ; OCLC: 11189829 ; ISBN: 0020288700 ((pbk.)); 9780020288701 ((pbk.)) ; photographic stiff paper wrappers ; "Once the game of kings, chess now intrigues, fascinates, and experates millions of enthusiasts from all walks of life. What is it in the nature of this unique game that has appealed to so many people for so many centuries? What does this game mean for those who play in, and why does it interest even those who do not? Here are the answers in brilliant book that explains chess as a social, psychological, historical and dramatic phenomenon. Filled with unexpected humor and written in a language anyone can understand, The Personality of chess offers a vast amount of little known facts about the game, some in refutation of popular misconceptions, others boldly treading unexplored areas. Is there a correlation between skill in chess and general intelligence? Does skill in chess reflect proficiency in other fields? Are masters of the game like other men - or do they possess other special mental and emotional kinks? What accounts for the durability of the game? Chess players will find many hitherto unrelated areas fully explored, along with further information on aspects of the game that have received only cursory attention up until now. The general reading will find an entertaining, highly readable profile of one of the most extra ordinary games ever invented by man." ; some wear, else G. Book.
Published by New York: Sterling Publishing Co. , Inc., 1954
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Third Printing. Fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 126 pages; Description: 128 p. Illus. Signed and dated by previous owner. Subjects: Chess. 1 Kg.
Published by Simon and Schuster, A Fireside Book, New York, 1970
ISBN 10: 0671205536ISBN 13: 9780671205539
Seller: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.
Book
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. viii+789 pages with diagrams and index. Royal octavo (9 1/4" x 6 3/4") bound in original publisher's wrappers. First published in 1964. A definitive study of all the important openings, with 2,660 fully analyzed variations and 439 complete illustrative games. Condition: Corners bumped with some creases, light edge wear else very good.
Published by World's Work, 1959
Seller: HALCYON BOOKS, LONDON, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.
Published by Simon and Schuster
Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition. Dust jacket in acceptable condition. First edition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Boards betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages absent any extraneous marks. New mylar added to ensure future enjoyment. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 1.3.
Published by Simon and Schuster
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.3.
Published by Freeman Press, New York, 1934
Seller: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 35+[1 ad] pages with diagrams. Octavo (9" x 6") bound in original publisher's stiff boards. (Betts: 27-34) First edition. The 1934 World Chess Championship was played between challenger Efim Bogoljubov and titleholder Alexander Alekhine, marking a rematch of the previous Championship in 1929. The match was held in various cities and towns in Germany from April 1 to June 14, with Alekhine retaining his title. Condition: Small tear and crease at front head wrapper, spine ends lightly chipped, previous owner's stamp to title else very good.
Published by Literary Licensing, LLC 9/8/2012, 2012
ISBN 10: 125847591XISBN 13: 9781258475918
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Book
Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. How To Win In The Middle Game Of Chess 0.62. Book.
Published by Simon and Schuster
Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Dust jacket in good condition. First edition, first printing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Moderate wear to the dust jacket with some chipping and tearing. Light bowing to the boards. Tight binding. Clean interior pages. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 1.3.
Published by New York: Sterling Publishing Co. , Inc., 1954
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
Third Printing. Fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 126 pages; Description: 128 p. Illus. Signed and dated by previous owner. Subjects: Chess. 1 Kg.
Published by Literary Licensing, LLC 8/25/2012, 2012
ISBN 10: 1258461382ISBN 13: 9781258461386
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Book
Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. How To Win In The Chess Endings 0.73. Book.
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Published by World's Work, 1959
Seller: Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Good. A few dirty marks, a couple of creases and some shelf wear on cover. Content is fine.