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1817 Oriental Chess, or, Specimens of Hindoostanee Excellence in that Celebrated Game
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Description
First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding, Very Scarce
The first edition of this very scarce work.
Complete as two volumes bound in one.
Half-title is present to each volume.
A unique look at the game of chess as it is played in Asia, in particular in India. An insightful treatise which explores the genius of the game, and discusses how methods of play can vary around the world; this is exhibitions through more than seventy situations of games.
Volume II presents one-hundred and fifty illustrations of varying boards.
By William Lewis.
Condition
In a half calf binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with light rubbing to the boards and spine. Light bumping and loss to the extremities and to the head and tail of the spine. A few minor marks to the boards. Front joint is starting but firm. Chips to the spine label. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean, with a few scattered spots. Chip to page vii/viii of Volume I.
Good
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