Chess: Rendered Familiar By Tabular Demonstrations of the Various Positions and Movements as Described By Philidor with Many Other Critical Situations and Moves and a Concise Introduction to The Game
London: Bladwin, Cradock and Joy, 1819. 1st. Octavo. [6], 449pp. Frontispiece engraving of two chess players; illustrated with hundreds of chess diagrams. With an introduction to the game by J.G. Pohlman. Original half brown calf and marbled boards; 5 raised bands, gilt decoration and titling on spine. Boards detached; wear..... More