An Introduction to the History and Study of Chess; with Copious Descriptions, Etymological & Practical; Together with a System of Elementary Rules for Playing: To Which is Added, The Analysis of Chess of Andre Danican Philidor

Cheltenham: H. Ruff, 1804.
First Edition.

22cm x 13cm. xii, 314 pages. Original quarter cloth, papered boards.

The whole simplifyed, and arranged in a manner entirely new, by An Amateur [Thoams Pruen]. 2 volumes in 1, including as issued within the pagination with a separate title: Chess Analysed: or Instructions, by which a Perfect Knowledge of this Noble Game May in a Short Time Be Acquired. By A. D. Philidor. From the Last Edition Corrected by the Author.

Lacking frontispiece. The paper label worn, the spare label tipped to front pastedown. Soiling to boards. Bump to tail fore-edge corner. Previous owner’s names to title and front pastedown. Good Condition.

AU$200.00

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