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Chess Manual for Chess Set Laskers 1st Edition Book 1932 Vintage Staunton Boxwood Chess Set

Chess Manual for Chess Set Laskers 1st Edition Book 1932 Vintage Staunton Boxwood Chess Set

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Lasker's Manual of Chess written by Emanuel Lasker complete with a lovely old Vintage Staunton Boxwood Chess Set in it's original Box.

The Lasker Book is the Bible of Chess. Dr. Lasker it states was imbued with the 'right chess spirit. He looks upon Chess not as a mere game but as a method of mind training...' Contents: Introduction The Elements of Chess The Combination Position Play The Aesthetic Effect in Chess Examples and Models Final Reflections Multiple diagrams are included in the text! A must for any serious Chess player or anyone interested in the history of the game. Lovely old Hardback book that has obviously been well loved. This Vintage Staunton Boxwood Chess Set and Laskers Manual would make a great gift for a Chess Fan!

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