First edition, privately printed, Fakenham, 1878. Profusely illustrated throughout. Some light foxing in places. Inner hinges loose. Bound in the publishers dark purple cloth with blind stamping. Top and bottom of the spine frayed and rubbed, Some general rubbing to the edges and corners, cloth lightly scuffed, marked and darkened. Still a good copy. Scarce privately printed book. Large 8vo format.

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Title: Chess Gems: Some Of The Finest Examples Of Chess Strategy, By Ancient And Modern Masters. Collected And Set By John Augustus Miles, Fakenham, Norfolk. Privately Printed By The Author. With The Solutions.
Publisher: Privately printed for the author by E. W. Southwood., Fakenham.
Publication Date: 1878
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Text illustrations throughout.
Edition: 1st Edition.
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Book Type: Book

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I have been trading in fine and antiquarian books full time since 1972.

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