The Chess Congress of 1862. A Collection of the Games Played, and a Selection of the Problems Sent in for Competition, to which is prefixed An Account of the Proceedings and a Memoir of the British Chess Association
Language: English
Published by Henry G. Bohn, London, 1864
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Interquarian, Oxford, United KingdomInterquarian
AbeBooks seller since May 18, 2006
Condition: Used - Poor
£ 650.00
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
xcvi, 531, publisher's red cloth gilt with blind stamped decoration to spine and covers, 3 pages of Bohn's adverts serving as paste downs and end papers. Back board detached, gathers uneven, shaken. Several ownership inscriptions, some crossed-out, including one on the dedicatory frontispiece "Presented to the Croydon Workmen's Chess Club by Geo. W. Medley (Presdt.) 15 June 1866" the author of the Account. In 1860, he lost a match to Ignatz Von Kolisch. Against Medley, Ignatz Von Kolisch sometimes took two hours for three moves. After this match, there was a push to have a time limit in chess, which led to the introduction of sand glasses and clocks in chess.In the British Chess Magazine May and June 1888 Augustus Mongredien wrote "G.W.M. (1835¿70).¿One of our strongest English players, many fine specimens of whose play are recorded in our Chess annals. I have before alluded to him as having been for many years honorary secretary to the London Chess Club, and also to the British Chess Association. We played many games together, with about even results.".…
Seller Inventory # 003429
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Chess Congress of 1862. A Collection of the Games Played, and a Selection of the Problems Sent in for Competition, to which is prefixed An Account of the Proceedings and a Memoir of the British Chess Association
- Author
- J. Lowenthal and G.W. Medley
- Publisher
- Henry G. Bohn, London
- Publication year
- 1864
- Condition
- Poor
- Signed
- Signed by Author (editor)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Dimensions
- 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall
- Seller catalogs
- Autograph, Author and Ownership Signatures, Signed Books, Sport and Recreation
Interquarian
Oxford, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since May 18, 2006
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 14 to 45 business days | 5 to 10 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 8.85 | £ 10.00 |
Payment methods
- Bank Draft
- Bank Wire Transfer
- Cash
- Check
- Direct Debit
- Invoice
- Money Order
- Paypal
Store description
Internet business selling antiquarian and out of print books
Specialty
Oriental Art and Culture, Travel, Middle Eastern Art and Culture, General Rare and Out of Print BooksSeller's business information
Interquarian
United Kingdom
Terms of sale
As per Abebooks terms and conditions
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to Interquarian, Oxford, United Kingdom, +44 07871 944680, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.
Shipping terms
Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.