D J Densmore and the Densmore Memorial Tourney, 1918
by Malcolm Sim (1881-1956), George Hume and Alain Campbell White from the library of Edgar Holladay
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- About Very Good
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239 pages with 2 plates, diagrams and index. Small octavo (7 1/2 x 5 1/4") issued in red cloth with gilt lettering to spine and cover. From the library of Edgar Halladay. A C White's Christmas series(Betts: 33-22) 1st edition.
Contains a biographical sketch of Densmore, by Sim, a 62 page study of his problems by Hume (including 80 examples), 54 further examples of his work (chiefly 3 movers, 4 movers and self mates), an 85 problems by various composers entered in the memorial Tourney. Solutions appear on pages 223-235. Includes an index of composers.
From the library of Edgar Holladay with his notes through out and new problem tipped on to page 124 with his solution. Holladay was a well known composer especially in the field of helpmates, International Master in composing and an International Judge.
Condition: Previous owner's name on front paste down in pencil (not Holladay's). Recased with original spine laid on, soiled, edge wear. About a very good copy issued without jacket. . First Edition. Original Cloth. About Very Good. Small Octavo.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- C0096
- Title
- D J Densmore and the Densmore Memorial Tourney, 1918
- Author
- Malcolm Sim (1881-1956), George Hume and Alain Campbell White from the library of Edgar Holladay
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - About Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Chess Amateur
- Place of Publication
- Stroud
- Date Published
- 1920
- Pages
- 239 pages with 2 plates, diagrams and index
- Size
- Small octavo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Chess, Ajedrez, Schach, Echecs
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