three move problems solve de frederick baird 1880 signed letter (1 résultats)

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. viii+100 pages with diagrams. duodecimo (6" x 4 1/4") bound in original publisher's brown cloth with gilt lettering to spine and cover. Letter signed from the author  (Betts: 38-4) First edition. A chapter of technical terms is followed by general advice on solving, a discussion of 14 themes with examples and 50 selected problems. Solution appear to the end. Letter to J B Eames for solving the Christmas puzzle dated 1912 prior to the official publication of the book, which indicates that there may have been a number printed for the author prior to the public press. Condition: Previous owner's name to front end paper, front gutter tender, corners bumped. Letter frayed and chipped at head else very good with a rare letter. Inscribed by Author(s).