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384 pages with diagrams, tables, and index. Octavo (8 3/4" x 6 1/4") Bound in original boards with gilt lettering to spine and ruled edges. From the library of Hans Thanhofer. Volume VII (7). (Bibliotheca van der Linde-Miemeijeriana:5957) 1st edition.The Wiener Schachzeitung, an Austrian chess magazine, published in German was one of the great magazines of chess which ran from 1898 through 1916 and then from 1923 through 1938. Originally founded in 1855 by Ernst Falkbeer, but was only published for nine months. In 1887 it enjoyed a rebirth, but even this publication lasted only nine months. In 1898 Hugo Fahndrich, Alexander Halprin and Georg Marco re-established the name again. As time went on Georg Marco became the sole editor and even the publisher. Marco edited the magazine until 1914 and during that period it became the best chess magazine in the world (Golombek:342). When it was renamed in 1923 it was called the Neu Wiener Schach-Zeitung and was edited by I R Wahle and A Lewitt; however, within a…
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384 pages with diagrams, tables, and index. Octavo (8 3/4" x 6 1/4") Bound in original boards with gilt lettering to spine and ruled edges. From the library of Hans Thanhofer. Volume VII (7). (Bibliotheca van der Linde-Miemeijeriana:5957) 1st edition.The Wiener Schachzeitung, an Austrian chess magazine, published in German was one of the great magazines of chess which ran from 1898 through 1916 and then from 1923 through 1938. Originally founded in 1855 by Ernst Falkbeer, but was only published for nine months. In 1887 it enjoyed a rebirth, but even this publication lasted only nine months. In 1898 Hugo Fahndrich, Alexander Halprin and Georg Marco re-established the name again. As time went on Georg Marco became the sole editor and even the publisher. Marco edited the magazine until 1914 and during that period it became the best chess magazine in the world (Golombek:342). When it was renamed in 1923 it was called the Neu Wiener Schach-Zeitung and was edited by I R Wahle and A Lewitt; however, within a…
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xvi+352 pages with diagrams, tables, plates and index. Octavo (8 3/4" x 6 1/4") Bound in original publisher's brown boards with gilt lettering to spine and blind-stamped ruled edges. From the library of Hans Thanhofer. Volume I(1) in the new series Neue Wiener Schach-Zeitung. (Bibliotheca van der Linde-Miemeijeriana:5957) First edition.The Wiener Schachzeitung, an Austrian chess magazine, published in German which was one of the great magazines of chess ran from 1898 through 1916 and then from 1923 through 1938. Originally founded in 1855 by Ernst Falkbeer, but was only published for nine months. In 1887 it enjoyed a rebirth, but even this publication lasted only nine months. In 1898 Hugo Fahndrich, Alexander Halprin and Georg Marco re-established the name again. As time went on Georg Marco became the sole editor and even the publisher. Marco edited the magazine until 1914 and during that period it became the best chess magazine in the world (Golombek:342). When it was renamed in 1923 it was called…
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Tidskrift för Schack, Volume 19
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228+iv pages with index, diagrams, plates and tables. Octavo (9 1/4" x 6") issued in wrappers and bound in blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Volume XIX (19). Bibliotheca Van der Linde-Niemeijeriana:6345. First edition.This is one of the world's oldest chess magazines still published. Official organ of the Nordic Chess Federation from 1895 to 1922; since 1923 of the Swedish Chess Federation. No index was published for the volume 1926 to 1934. Ludvig was President of the Swedish Chess Association from 1917 to 1939.Condition:Rebound, pages slightly age toned else a very good to fine copy.
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Tidskrift för Schack, Volume 18
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338+v pages with index, diagrams, plates and tables. Octavo (9 1/4" x 6") issued in wrappers and bound in blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Volume XVIII (18). Bibliotheca Van der Linde-Niemeijeriana:6345. First edition.This is one of the world's oldest chess magazines still published. Official organ of the Nordic Chess Federation from 1895 to 1922; since 1923 of the Swedish Chess Federation. No index was published for the volume 1926 to 1934. Ludvig was President of the Swedish Chess Association from 1917 to 1939.Condition:Rebound else a very good to fine copy.
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Cricket
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J.W. Arrowsmith, 1891. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. 8vo. Green cloth binding. Gilt lettering on backstrip. Staining and fading on boards. Shelf wear on backstrip. Bumped corners. Frontispiece present - no tissueguard. Patterned end papers. Purple ink staining on page 20. Some moderate foxing. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,850grams, ISBN:
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J.W. Arrowsmith, 1891. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Top of spine chipped with small tear. No dust jacket. Medium 8vo. Black cloth binding with gilt decorative lettering on front board and back strip. Slight worn corners and shelf wear. Frontispiece and several plate illustrations throughout volume. Page block is secure, clean and clear Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:
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J. W. Arrowsmith, 1891. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. 8vo. Green cloth binding. Gilt lettering on front and backstrip. Binding loose but intact. Pages clean. Frontispiece and plates. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,850grams, ISBN:
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J. W. Arrowsmith. Very Good- with no dust jacket. 1891. Hardback. Green cloth boards a touch frayed on corners and ends of spine, bumped on corners, slight bubbling at bottom edge of front board, flecked staining on rear; Pages age-toned, top-edge dusty, slight offsetting on endpapers, previous owner's signature on ffep [dated 1891], 44 B&W plates, frontis tissue guard loose; Binding tight. The great cricketer's autobiography, describing his early playing days along with a number of bowling and fielding techniques. ; 5.75 x 8.75"; 490 pages .
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Bristol: Arrowsmith, 1891. First edition. Plates. 8vo (8 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches), 489-pages. Original green cloth, some marking to covers but overall very good. Contemporary inscription on recto of frontispiece
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J.W. Arrowsmith, Bristol/ Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co., London. 1891. First edition. J.W. Arrowsmith/ Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co. 1891. Hardback, NO DW. Black cloth, gilt lettering to spine and upper board. B/w photograh frontis. 489 pages. B/w photographs. Small portion of cloth missing from head of spine; upper hinge partially exposed internally at title page with pre-lims partially detached.
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Oswald Jacoby on Poker
by Jacoby, Oswald [Foreword By Grantland Rice, Introduction By William E McKenney]
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New York: Doubleday, Doran & Co., 1940. First Edition [stated] . Blue Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good DJ. Xi, 155 Pp. Grey Blue Cloth Printed In Red, Top Edge With Publisher's Red Stain. Near Fine Book, Unmarked, Unworn, No Fading Or Staining. Dj Complete,Price $1.00, Very Clean And With Light Wear Mostly To Corners With Minor Losses, 1" Tear To Bottom Edge Of Front And Rear Panels, Red Color In Bottom 1" Of Spine Is Faded To Light Yellow, 1/8" To 1/4" Chipping At Top Of Spine With Loss Of Very Top Of A Few Letters In Author's First Name, 1/8" Chipping Along Bottom Of Spine, 1/8" Or Less Chipping At Tips.
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Solaces Bibliograficos
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xi+193 pages with illustrations and reproductions. Octavo (8" x 5 1/4") issued in wrappers. Prolog by Miguel Herrero. (Not in Bibliotheca van der Linde-Niemeijeriana) (Kruijswijk, Bibliotheca van der Linde - Niemeijeriana aucta, 1222). Limited to 1400 copies. First edition.Although this is a bibliography of Spanish books in chess and checkers of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, it also covers other bibliographic works such as the early works of in the Sixteenth Century published in Spanish which were translated for Italian. There are other bibliographic works as well. The work has the title pages of chess works in reproduction.Condition:Some light edge wear, spine heal chipped, some pages unread else a very good to fine copy.
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Torneo Internacional del Circulo de Ajedrez Octobre 1939
by Moshe Czerniak (1910 1984)
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87 pages with illustration, tables and diagrams. Octavo (9" x 6 1/2") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. (Bibliotheca Van der Linde-Niemeijeriana: 5601). First edition.The Torneo Internacional Circulo de Ajedrez was held in Buenos Aires, immediately after the 8th Chess Olympiad, which was held from August 21 to September 19, 1939. The tournament was played between 2nd and 19th of October 1939 at the Circulo de Ajedrez, the main chess club in the city. Play took place at the club's long-time premises at Bartolome Mitre 670, with rounds starting at 8:30 in the evening. All participants, except Paul Keres, had decided to stay in Argentina due to outbreak of World War II. Miguel Najdorf and Paul Keres tied for first with 8 1/2; Gideon Stahlberg and Moshe Czerniak tied for second through fourth with scores of 7 each. Fifth through six was a tie by Paulino Frydman and Carlos Guimard. Robert Grau held seventh place by himself. The other participants were Markas Luckis, Jose Gerschman, Franscio…
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Der 21. Kongress des Deutschen Schachbundes (E.V.) in Hamburg 1921
by Juluis Dimer (1871-1945)
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230 pages with diagrams; tables and advertisement laid in. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 3/4") bound in original publisher's stiff boards. (Bibliotheca Van der Linde-Niemeijeriana:5340) First edition.The 21st DSB–Congress was held in Hamburg. Ehrhardt Post captured first place with 8 1/2 ahead of eleven other contestants. Friedrich Samisch was second with 7 1/2 points. Third was Willi Schalage with 7; Walter John was next with 6 1/2. Carl Carls, Paul Kruger and Georg Shories tied fifth though seventh with scores of six. There were several Hauptturnier played as well as the master tournament.Condition:Spine sunned, re-cased with original paper boards and spine laid on, pages age darkened, points bumped,about very good copy issued without jacket.
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Chess Volume 16
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288 pages with diagrams, photographs, tables, plates, lacks index. Royal octavo (9 1/2" x 7 1/2") bound in half green cloth with green marbled boards. Twelve issues. Volume 16 numbers 181-192. (Betts: 7-91) First edition.Incorporated The Social Chess Quarterly, July 1936 and the Canadian Chessner, August 1937. The later was continued as Canadian Supplement, published in Montreal in typescript and inserted in Canadian members subscribers' copies of the Chess (edited by Dudley M Leain).Baruch Harold Wood was born in Sheffield, England. He founded CHESS magazine in 1935 and was its editor until 1988, when it was sold to Pergamon Press. He was also a FIDE Arbiter, a correspondent for the Daily Telegraph, and also wrote an interesting weekly column for Illustrated London News from 1949 to 1979. He co-founded the Sutton Coldfield Chess Club.
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Deutsche Schachblätter Volume 34
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192 pages with diagrams, illustrations and tables. Octavo (8 1/4" x 6") bound in stiff boards. Volume 34. (Bibliotheca Van der Linde-Niemeijeriana:6066) First edition.Deutsche Schachblätter was a German chess publication, published monthly from 1909 to 1943, with a wartime interruption. It was an organ of the German Chess Federation or of the Greater German Chess Federation. After the war, the magazine was published from 1948 to 1952 in Leipzig . A magazine of that name existed in the Federal Republic from 1962 to 1987.Condition:Occasional notations, some age toning, rebound else a very good copy.
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Internationales Schachmeister-Turnier zu Mährisch-Ostrau vom 1. bis 18. Juli 1923
by Bernhard Kagan (1866-1932)
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102+[1] pages with table and diagrams. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/4") bound in stiff boards with black lettering to cover. Forward by Herausgeber. (Bibliotheek Bibliotheca van der Linde-Niemeijeriana: 5358) First edition.In the summer of 1923, the Witkowitzer Eisenwerke organized a round robin chess event to be held in Mährisch-Ostrau, Czechoslovakia (Mährisch is German for Moravian, Ostrau is Ostrava). In addition to thirteen other European masters, a contract was secured for former world champion Emanuel Lasker to participate. The players were billeted at the Hotel Royal and games were played from July 1-18 in Witkowitz, a suburb of Ostrava. The event culminated in another victory for Lasker, who finished undefeated in his first tournament since 1918, a full point ahead of second place Réti.Condition:Some soiling with a stain at the head hinge, corners bumped spine ends rubbed, some pencil notations through out, previous owner's name on front end paper, pages age darkened else a good to very good copy.
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Wereldkampioenschap Schaken 1948
by Euwe, Machgielis (Max) [1901-1981]
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252 pages with diagrams and tables. Royal octavo (9 3/4" x 6 1/2") issued in beige cloth with brown lettering to spine and front cover. Forewords by J J Gielen and W A J Visser. A History of the tournament by Dr J Hannak. (Bibliotheca van der Linde-Niemeijeriana: 5732). First edition.The 1948 World Chess Championship was a tournament played to determine a new World Chess Champion following the death of the previous champion Alexander Alekhine in 1946. The tournament marked the passing of control of the championship title to FIDE, the International Chess Federation. Mikhail Botvinnik won the five-player championship tournament, beginning the era of Soviet domination of international chess that would last over twenty years without interruption. Before the tournament, Botvinnik was considered the favorite because of his victory at Groningen 1946 and his pre-war results. Keres and Reshevsky were veterans of international competition. Although Euwe was the former world champion, he had played poorly since…
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Wereldschaaktoernooi Amsterdam 1950
by Euwe, Machgielis (1901-1981) and Lodewijk Prins
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279 pages with diagrams, photograph and tables. Royal octavo (9 1/2" x 6 3/4") Bound in quarter leather with gilt lettering to spine with origibnal wrappers bound-in. (Bibliotheca Van der Linde-Niemeijeriana: 5791) First edition.In the winter of 1950 Lodewijk Prins, backed by a committee presided over by Hendrik Jan Van Steenis, organized an international chess tournament that was held at the stock exchange in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Invitations went out to all the strongest chess masters of the day, whether they reside in Europe, the Soviet Union, or the Americas.
The Soviet Chess Federation declined the invitations sent to their masters (they would refrain from entering international competitions until late 1952), as did Lazslo Szabo. Nevertheless, the eventual line-up was still one of the finest selections to be found of the best, active Western chess masters of the day. The field was notable also for the healthy mix of both early century chess mastery and post-war talent emerging for the next… Read More
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Internationale Schachmeisterturnier zu Ķemeri in Lettland 1937
by Bētiņš, Kārlis Karlovich (1867-1943), Vladimir Petrov and A Kalniņš
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279+[iii] pages with photographs, diagrams and table. Octavo (9" x 6 1/2") bound in brown cloth. (Bibliotheca Van der Linde-Niemeijeriana: 5555) First edition.Kemeri 1937 was a chess tournament held in the resort town Ķemeri, Latvia, at the Gulf of Riga from 16 June to 8 July 1937. There were three co-winners: Samuel Reshevsky, Salo Flohr and Vladimir Petrovs. Petrovs was one of the world's leading chess players in the late 1930s (e.g., the 8th Chess Olympiad at Buenos Aires 1939), but due to the political tragedies that befell the Baltic states in World War II, he became a victim of the Soviet oppression and perished in Kotlas (Russia) gulag in 1943. Alekhine and Keres tied for 4th through 5th. Endre Steiner from Hungary captured sole 6th with six points, followed by Saviely Tartakower Ruben Fine for 7th and 8th respectively.Condition:Rebound in brown cloth which has some wear to the edges and points else a very good copy.
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