Philadelphia and New York: J. B. Lippincott Company (1973) 318 pp. Original red cloth covers w/ gilt title on spine. DJ has wear, tear, and chipping to edges. Large piece missing at top edge of front panel. Creases to flaps. Illust. w/ b/w photos. Contents very nice.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good-. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bookseller: Shoemaker Booksellers (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 22378FUNC
Title: GRANDMASTERS OF CHESS
Author: Schonberg, Harold C
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Good-
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0397010044
ISBN 13: 9780397010042
Publisher: J. B. Lippincott Company
Place of Publication: Philadelphia and New York
This edition first published: 1973
Keywords: FUN GAMES CHESS HISTORY BIOGRAPHY GRANDMASTERS PLAYERS SCHONBERG HAROLD CHARLES 1915 2003 TECHNIQUES STRATEGY NONFICTION GENERAL
Bookseller catalogs: Fun - Chess; Fun;
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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