[Staunton] The Chess-Player's Handbook

A popular and scientific introduction to the Game of Chess, exemplified in games actually played by the greatest masters and illustrated by numerous diagrams of original and remarkable positions. Howard Staunton, Esq. London, Henry G. Bohn, 1848.

8vo, newer binding, halfleather with marbled boards, title on spine with gilt stamping, illustrated and coloured frontispiece with chess problem, title, VIII,518 pp., renewed endpapers, Bohn catalogue at the frond and back, stamp of Hastings Chess Club to title, bookplate of C.M. Bijl to endpaper. Very good and tight copy of this English standard work. LN 740.