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Lot 147
Sale 873 - Fine Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
May 12, 2021
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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[CHESS]. PHILIDOR, A. D. Studies of Chess; containing Caissa, A Poem by Sir William Jones A Systematic Introduction to the Game and the Whole Analysis of Chess composed by Mr. A. D. Philidor. London: Samuel Bagster, 1803.
2 volumes bound in one. 8vo. Engraved frontispiece. (Very pale dampstaining onto title-page from frontispiece. In contemp mottled tree calf, red morocco spine label (small repair at head of spine, rear hinge starting).
FIRST EDITION.