Lees James Dawson John (22 results)

Small Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Reissue. Hinges weak, light smudges on rear board. 1931 Small Hard Cover. 271, 5 pp. Revised and extended by John W. Dawson, with appendix, together with supplementary play, by John Gregg. "Gives the best lines of defense and attack in every opening, with copious notes and variations that bring instructions to students and learners on the most scientific methods of playing the various games. This is the new edition revised and enlarged by J.W. Dawson. Original preface was written by James Lees, Dalmellington, Ayrshire, October, 1893. …

Hardcover. Condition: no markings. Fifth or Later Edition. VERY GOOD CONDITION! Gift inscription on the front end paper.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Revised Edition. David McKay, Publisher, Philadelphia. 1915. (Book is not dated but in HathiTrust there is an identical copy dated 1915 in their library holdings) Hardcover. Stated New Edition, Revised and Enlarged by J.W. Dawson. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Very Good; insect mottling to lower portion of fron and rear board; insect mottling to board top and bottom edges; light dust soiling to textblock top. No DJ. Red cloth boards and spine with bright black lettering on the spine and front board with checkerboard picture on front board. Clean internals. Internal hinges are sound and not split. Pages 1-7 are not numbered 8-208 [6] 4 pages of Chess and Checker books in rear. This book is not for the beginner as sufficient knowledge about the game would be required to master this material. After a time the player can consult the examples given in this book which will give strategy sufficient for years of careful study. A clean very presentable copy. …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. This is a near fine hardcover copy in red binding with black spine lettering in a mylar protected DJ that is toned and chipped at the spine, 267 pages. No date but the DJ says Latest Edition, somewhere in the 1930s. Photos on request.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Revised and Enlarged Edition. Small abrasion at the lower, front-cover fore-edge.Foxing to the endpapers and edges of the page block. Small dampstain inside the rear cover at the red cloth, which has bled a bit of pinkish color onto the adjacent fore-edge area of the page block. Binding tight and square. 271 pages, illustrated, with Appendix, Notes on the Supplementary Play, and Supplementary Play and Corrections. FF012400.…

Giving the best lines of attach and defence on the standard openings, with notes and variations. With Appendix, together with Supplementary Play by John Gregg/ 271 pp. Illustrated. 12mo, publisher's red cloth printed in black. New edition revised and enlarged. Clean, tight and sound.

Giving the best lines of attach and defence on the standard openings, with notes and variations. 208 + 4 pp. (ads) Illustrated. 12mo, publisher's red cloth printed in black. Revised and enlarged by John W. Dawson. Slight use to cloth; tight and sound.

Giving the best lines of attach and defence on the standard openings, with notes and variations. 248 + 4 pp. (ads) Illustrated. 12mo, publisher's red cloth printed in black. Revised and enlarged by John W. Dawson. Slight use to cloth; tight and sound.

Hardcover. Condition: Good.

Giving the best lines of attach and defence on the standard openings, with notes and variations. With Appendix, together with Supplementary Play by John Gregg/ 271 pp. Illustrated. 12mo, publisher's red cloth printed in black in dust jacket in two pieces, lacking the backstrip. New edition revised and enlarged. Small chips at corners to the remnants of the dust jacket , which is entirely missing the backstrio. The volume is clean, tight and sound.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Tenth Editiojn. in jacket over red cloth, 8vo, 267pp. Call 141, Lovell 8. (chipping to jacket at upper and lower tips and spine strip) Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾". Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket As Issued. Tenth Editiojn. Appears to be the revised ninth or tenth Edition of 1914. Call 141, Lovell 8. Good, no dust jacket, 2 inch split at bottom of front spine hinge, short splits at top & bottom of rear spine hinge, light wear at top & bottom of spine & corners. 11 x 17. hard cover. 208pp. + ii pages of ads at rear. 11357R Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾". Book. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Second edition. 2nd edn. HB. Cloth.VG. Spine slightly faded. Subtitled: "Giving the Best Lines of Attack and Defence on the Standard Openings, with Notes and Variations; also, Selected Useful Positions by Various Authors; Revised and Extended by John W. Dawson." Undated circa 1900. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket As Issued. Ninth Edition. Ninth Edition of 1914. Lovell 8, see Call 141. Good, no dust jacket, spine color slightly faded, light wear at top & bottom of spine & corners, pages darkened. 11 x 17. hard cover. 175pp. + iii pages of ads at rear. B1284K Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾". Book. …

Paperback. Condition: Collectible; Very Good. No Jacket As Issued. First Edition. First Edition, 1st printing. Not in Lovell. This is a compilation book combining the Laird and Lady extracts from the works by Spayth, Lee, Strickland and Anderson. Very good, slight soiling to cloth covers. Tom Wiswell's small address label on rear endpaper. 14 x 20. soft cover. Approx. 65pp. E269 Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Book.…

Hardback. Condition: VG. Grey printed boards. 248 pages. Inscription of owner at front of book.dated 1927.

Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Red cloth with titles and front decoration in black; 5.25 by 6.5 inches; 208 pages followed by 4 pages of publisher's adverts. The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. Dating back centuries, the game of draughts has thrilled and challenged players of all ages and backgrounds. In this comprehensive guide, James Lees offers novice and veteran players alike a wealth of tips and strategies for mastering this timeless game. Whether you're just starting out or seeking to improve your skills, this book is an essential resource for anyone who loves the excitement and challenge of a good game of draughts.…

A new edition of the Victorian manual, giving the best lines of attack and defence on the standard openings, with notes and variations, also selected useful positions by various authors, forming a technical manual of set moves with occasional board illustrations. 8vo. 208pp. Cloth-covered boards. Good condition. …

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. 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: 229 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: 229 Language: English.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 222 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1893. An important manual devoted to the game of draughts, with systematic treatment of the principal openings, lines of attack and defence, and a selection of practical positions with notes and variations. Especially useful for players and collectors interested in late nineteenth-century board-game literature and instructional works. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

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 1893. 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: - 222, 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. 222 222.…

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: : - 226, 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. 226 226.…