The Chess Players’ Text Book: An Elementary Treatise on the Game of Chess. Illustrated by Numerous Diagrams Specially Designed for Beginners and Advanced Students.
by GOSSIP, G.H.D
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
-
COLUMBIA, Missouri, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
1889 CHESS 1ed Players' Textbook Gossip Rules Strategy Opening Ending Gambit
"The Chess Players' Text Book" is a 19th-century introductory treatise on the game of chess written by American-English chess master George Hatfeild Dingley Gossip. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the game, with a focus on helping both beginners and advanced players to improve their skills. It is illustrated by numerous diagrams specially designed to aid in the learning process. The book covers the basics of the game, including the rules of play, the various pieces and their movements, and fundamental strategies and tactics. It also includes advanced techniques and tips for more experienced players looking to improve their game. Overall, "The Chess Players' Text Book" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to learn or improve their skills in the game of chess by studying 19th century thought and tactics.
Item number: #22222
Price: $499
GOSSIP, G.H.D.
The Chess Players' Text Book: An Elementary Treatise on the Game of Chess. Illustrated by Numerous Diagrams Specially Designed for Beginners and Advanced Students.
New York: Dick and Fitzgerald, 1889. First edition.
Details:
· Collation: Complete
o vi, [1], 8-156, [4]
o Illustrated throughout
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
o Brown cloth
· Size: ~6.5in X 5in (16.5cm x 12.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
22222
Photos available upon request.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 22222
- Title
- The Chess Players’ Text Book: An Elementary Treatise on the Game of Chess. Illustrated by Numerous Diagrams Specially Designed for Beginners and Advanced Students.
- Author
- GOSSIP, G.H.D
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Dick and Fitzgerald
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1889
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1889 CHESS 1ed Players’ Textbook Gossip Rules Strategy Opening Ending Gambit, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
Terms of Sale
Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books
About the Seller
Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books
About Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- G
- Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted. (as defined by AB...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
Frequently asked questions
This Book’s Categories
Also Recommended
-
Save 10% on every purchase!
Join the Bibliophiles’ Club and start saving 10% on every book.
$29.95 / Year