Baird Mrs (31 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: Good with no dust jacket. ".descriptive of the paradise of the Pacific and California" Travel letters from Mrs. Baird Feb.-August 1914; 133 pages, 4 b/w plates. Covers worn and faded with a few stains, corners bumped. Text block in Very Good condition.; 6 x 9 ".

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paper. Condition: Fine. No D.j. Issued. 1st. Paper covers, 264 pp., photos, illus., index. History of the town of Zephyr in Brown County---the Vann family, early business, railroad, 1909 cyclone, prohibition, etc. Lots of genealogy.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: VG-. No Jacket. iv, 263 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. ; tan wraps, foxed. Area map laid in. Scarce.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Second Edition. iv, [264]pp + fold-out map laid in [light creasing to corner of front cover; mild edge and corner wear] Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. B&w illustrations (illustrator). Book.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

1976 Large 9" by 11" Blue Spiral Bound Softcover, Near New, page of photographs from yesterday and today for tomorrows memories, town plat laid in.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a unique and fascinating area of chess problem composition: the "Retractor." This type of problem challenges solvers to think backwards, as it involves retracting moves to achieve a specific outcome. The author, a keen problemist himself, introduces the concept of the Retractor and explains its origins, exploring its potential for complexity and beauty. He lays out rules and definitions for this new branch of chess composition, outlining principles of soundness and legitimacy. The book is full of intricate problems that showcase the author's creative genius, and each one is accompanied by Shakespearean quotes that add a literary flourish to the chessboard. The author also examines the philosophical underpinnings of the Retractor, drawing parallels with the game of chess played "backwards," and arguing for the legitimacy of the Retractor as a legitimate art form, distinct from traditional direct-mate problems. He goes on to discuss the unique challenges the Retractor poses, highlighting the need for imagination and creativity to unravel its complexities. The book offers a fresh perspective on the world of chess problem composition, showcasing a sophisticated and thought-provoking approach to the game. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. No Jacket. 1st Edition. iv, 263 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. ; tan canvas duck. Covers soiled. Scarce.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 'Seven Hundred Chess Problems Selected from the Compositions of Mrs. W. J. Baird'. Henry Sotheran 1902 first edition. Original blue cloth gilt. Some water marking and slight edge rubbing to the boards. Slight foxing. Good+. A scarce volume.

Hardcover. First Edition. Quarto, unpaginated. In Very Good minus condition. Bound in publisher's gilt-stamped blue cloth. General shelf wear with mild bumping and fraying at head and tail of spine and at corners of boards. Light staining to front board. Edges of textblock gilt. Light age toning throughout interior, as expected. Shelved in Case 12. 1417415. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. BAIRD, Mrs W. J. [Edith Elina Helen Winter-Wood] (1859-1924). Seven Hundred Chess Problems Selected From The Compositions of Mrs W. J. Baird. London: Henry Sotheran & Co., 1902. 1st Edition. 4to (285x203mm), 418pp [pages unnumbered], 630 direct mates (286 two-movers, 315 three-movers, 24 four movers, 5 five-movers) and 70 self-mates, with solutions at the end. Very Good. Original blue cloth binding with gold gilt chess decorations on the front board and the same embossed on the rear. Gold gilt lettering on the spine and gold page edges. Gold and white decorative endpages. Portrait opposite the title page protected by tissue paper guard. Printed in blue ink with blue and red printed chessboards. Small number of marks/blemishes on the front and rear boards, some scratches on the rear board and rubbing of the cloth at the head and base of the spine. The front and rear endpages have very small areas of damage where the top layer of the paper appears to have been removed by some tape (approx 0.5cm area). There is also a small tear along the left hand edge of the tissue guard. Light foxing on the title page, but this is not present throughout the rest of the book. Pages are bright and clean. The textblock is square and the binding stable and in excellent condition. This is a legendary chess book, the first of "The Queen of Chess" Edith Baird, published in 1902. Mrs Baird was a British 'Chess Composer', setting chess puzzles for The Times and in two books. Her puzzles, to this day, are considered challenging and novel. This was the first collection of her puzzles published and this is a stunning book.…

Condition: Good. Underwood and Underwood. One card, pale salmon-colored stock, 7 x 3-1/2 inches. with two mounted original photographs of "Mrs. William Jennings Bryan At Home, Lincoln, Nebraska" c. 1910. Good, card lightly soiled, lightly worn. Printed title beneath photo is rubbing off. View shows Mrs. Bryan in a rocking chair holding an oen book with a large white bust on a pedestal in the background of the room.…

Probable second edition (not stated but per OCLC). 190 pages. Hardcover: H 23.75cm x L 15.5cm. No dust jacket. Red cloth soiled and rubbed; cloth losses at frayed spine ends and board corners; front board's gilt lettering remains bright. Marbled endpapers. Older ink inscriptions of two past owners on front free endpaper verso; modern ink note on front flyleaf recto; Various items laid-in: {#1} between pages 36-37 is twelve page (single-sided sheets) typescript essay "Nathaniel Ragan Holliday" plus additional torn lined sheet with handwritten pencil descent chart; {#2} at pages 40-41 are thirteen pages of ink and pencil notes transcribed from a Beard-Lawson family bible; {#3} also at pages 40-41 are nine pages of birth-death records, etc. transcribed from Dickerson-Holliday family bible. Some scattered light foxing and soiling to interior pages. Binding stressed at title page and at laid-in sheets but otherwise firm. With b/w plates on unpaged leaves. Evidently this 1921 edition is expanded from a 1919 edition which OCLC indicates had merely 98 pages.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 220. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1923 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 220.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1stedn; 8vo embossed olive cloth bds, gilt spine titles, PO sign to fep, slt sunned spine ow VG/ndj: xix+159-8pp, frontis, Astor Family history, as well as firsthand accounts of de Stael. Illustrated by steel engravings; Eliza (Astor) von Rumpff (1801-1838) New York native, who married Count Vincenz von Rumpff (17891867) in 1825; Countess von Rumpff died in Vaud, Switzerland.ASSN: PO jemima wright dewey was born in 1787, the daughter of Nathaniel Wright and Mary Page. She married Oliver Dewey in 1814 in Hanover, New Hampshire. Oliver, Jemima and their children left New Hampshire and arrived in Fulton County, Illinois, in the fall of 1832. She passed away in 1862.…

Condition: Good. Henry Sotheran & Co., 1902. slight dampstains on front & back endpapers; spine chipped and frayed. cover stained. all edges gilt. interior clean, binding tight; due to the size of this item, additional shipping charges may apply. hardcover. Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. unpaginated (418 pages) with frontispiece portrait and column diagrams. Quarto (11 1/4" x 8") issued in blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine and decorative gilt cover, page ends in gilt, decorative flower gilt end papers, beveled edges. The text is printed in blue, the diagrams in blue and red. (Betts: 33-5) First edition. 630 direct mates (286 two-movers, 315 three-movers, 24 four movers, 5 five-movers) and 70 self-mates, with solutions at the end. 2 large diagrams are given to each page. In the mid 1880s, Baird started composing chess problems and within a few years had gained a reputation in the field. In 1888, she took third prize in a Sheffield chess-composition tournament, the first of over two dozen subsequent prizes. Her most celebrated success came in 1893 when she won an international chess-composition tournament against a number of the most notable chess composers of the day. She became the most prolific composer of chess problems in the world, with over 2000 problems to her credit. These were published in newspapers such as the Times of London. Some of these are still considered sound, many are considered elegant, and some are novelties such as letter problems, in which chess pieces have to form the shapes of letters. Baird published two books of her problems: Seven Hundred Chess Problems (1902) and The Twentieth Century Retractor (1907). The first book took her 14 years to complete. Condition: Points and spine ends rubbed through else about a very good copy of a scarce chess item issued without jacket.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 352. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1928 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 352.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1915 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 150 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 150 Baird, Sarah Elizabeth (Pentland) Mrs., 1878-.…

First edition, rare in such excellent condition. This is the first book of chess problems by Edith Baird, the "Queen of Chess", who published under her married name. She was the most prolific composer of chess problems in the world at the time and this is considered her magnum opus. Quarto. Portrait frontispiece with tissue guard, text and illustrations printed in blue and orange throughout. Original blue cloth ruled and decorated in gilt and blind, cream and gilt patterned endpapers, edges gilt. Spine slightly darkened, spots of wear at bumped spine ends and corners, extremities rubbed, a few marks and spots of foxing to contents: a near-fine copy.…

London: Henry Sotheran Ltd. 1907. Large 8vo. Original red cloth, gilt triple fillets and motif to front, gilt lettering to spine, floral gold endpapers, all edges gilt; unpaginated, printed throughout in red and black, b&w frontis portrait of author with tissue guard; evidence of library label removed from front board, occasional spotting mainly to fly-leaves, a little shelfwear, very good; presentation inscription to the Hastings Chess Club to half-title (see below), with the club's red inkstamps to prelims and title page, shelf mark "701" to half title, small stickers to spine and front paste-down.First edition. A presentation of three hundred previously unknown chess problems, each one prefaced with a Shakespearean quotation that apparently gives a clue to the solution. Published by Henry Sotheran in 1907.This is the work of a true chess pioneer and a rare female participant in a very masculine world. Edith Baird (1859-1924) composed chess problems from an early age and, especially after her marriage in 1880, became widely published. In 1893 she won a prestigious international award and saw her problems appearing in The Times, and in 1902, after fourteen years, produced her first book, Seven Hundred Chess Problems. By the time of her death in 1924 she had created over two thousand chess problems, a remarkably prolific achievement.The book presented a completely new kind of chess problem - the retractor, in which the solver must work backwards and take a specified number of moves. The resulting puzzles range from the relatively benign to the almost impossible, including two in which the printed board is completely lacking in pieces.Provenance: From the library of the Hastings and St. Leonards Chess Club. Founded in 1882, the club is still thriving today.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1913 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 416 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 416 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1915. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 150, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 150 150.…

LeatheBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1928 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 352 Language: English Pages: 352.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1913. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 416, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 416 416.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1915. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 152, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 152 152.…