Philidor Pohlman (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. First edition. A poor copy with mostly perished spine, but pages and textblock generally sound. Front board has been overglued, so that the front plate is partly sticking to the endpaper. Textblock is nice, but boards all but loose, needs repair.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an in-depth exploration of the history, strategy, and techniques of the classic board game, chess. The author, a well-known chess master, comprehensively analyzes the game's evolution from ancient origins to its modern form, tracing its spread and impact on various cultures throughout history. The book delves into the fundamental principles and strategies of chess, providing insights into the thought processes and decision-making of skilled players. It covers a wide range of topics, including opening strategies, middlegame tactics, endgame techniques, and the psychology of play. Through detailed examples and illustrative diagrams, the author demonstrates the art of controlling the board, developing pieces, and executing winning combinations. Beyond its technical aspects, the book explores the cultural significance of chess, examining its role in education, literature, and art. The author discusses famous historical games and players, highlighting the contributions they made to the development of chess theory and strategy. Through anecdotes and personal experiences, the author also shares insights into the competitive world of professional chess and the unique psychology of its players. This book is a valuable resource for both aspiring and experienced chess players, offering a comprehensive understanding of the game's history, strategies, and cultural impact. Its detailed explanations and engaging writing style make it an accessible and enjoyable read for anyone interested in the art and science of chess. 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. Condition: Very Good. UNCOMMON EDITION - IN FRESH NEW BROWN CLOTH BINDING : A point of note, this volume has 8 SCANNED PAGES INCORPORATED, THESE ARE WITHIN THE PRELIMS, THE TITLE PAGE AND A FEW OF THE INITIAL TEXT PAGES. The original text pages are present following page 6. Philidor's text translated from his Analyse du jeu des échecs. 449 p. : chiefly ill. Clearly, a rather scarce volume still, hence the decision to incorporate, what are, favourable scans.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st ed., large 8vo., (6) + 449 + (1) + (2. booklist, including engraved fronts.). Untrimmed page edges. Old rebind in blue cloth keeping original white eps. Foxing, browning to fronts and rear ep but generally very clean, tight, unmarked and unfoxed. An attractive copy, albeit old rebind. VG.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Quarto ( 254mm. ) Pp. [8], 449, [2], 3 publishers adverts. Plates [1] frontispiece. Uncut. Frontispiece light offset on title page, very light water staining to the last three gatherings, otherwise a clean, crisp copy. Twentieth century (?) cloth backed boards, the title lettered in gilt directly on the spine, new endpapers, armorial book plate of W.B. Thornton on the front pastedown. a very good plus copy.2346 diagrams of game positions, and games. The games include Philidor's; Count Bruhl ; Mr. Bowdler ; and Mr Conway etc. This is a book that is reasonably well held institutionally but is not seen than often for sale. Van Der Linde - Niemeijeriana 494.…

1st. Octavo. [6], 449pp. Frontispiece engraving of two chess players; illustrated with hundreds of chess diagrams. With an introduction to the game by J.G. Pohlman. Original half brown calf and marbled boards; 5 raised bands, gilt decoration and titling on spine. Boards detached; wear to extremities with corners showing; some rubbing to boards; fading to gilt; owner bookplate; owner name in pencil; contents clean with no tears. A scarce title by the best chess player of his age. Born in 1726 in France, Philidor was exposed to chess at the age of 10. At age 15, he began instruction with M. de Kermur, Sire de Legal, the leading French chess player at the time. Philidor soon surpassed his teacher in skill and ability. In 1744, he played two chess games blindfolded, the first time such playing was recorded. He soon began writing about chess and his books were the first to organize the openings, that explained the middlegame, the overall strategy of chess, and the importance of pawn formation.…