Practical Chess Exercises; intended as a Sequel to the Practical Chess Grammar; containing various Openings, Games and Situations with Instructions and Remarks of the Principal moves of Each Party

London: Printed for T and J Allman, 1818

By William Stopford Kenny (1788-1867)

239+[1 ad] pages with diagrams and engraved frontispiece. Duodecimo (6 3/4" x 4 1/4") bound in original publisher's brown cloth with gilt lettering to spine. (van der Linde: 631) First edition.

Kenny (1788-1867) was an accomplished chess player and teacher, as well as the author, editor, or compiler of numerous instructive books, including this popular manual and its companion, Practical Chess Grammar (1818).

Condition:

Spine faded spine new spine with old spine laid on, corners bumped and slightly frayed, new end papers and paste downs else about a very good copy.

Details

Title

Practical Chess Exercises; intended as a Sequel to the Practical Chess Grammar; containing various Openings, Games and Situations with Instructions and Remarks of the Principal moves of Each Party

Author

William Stopford Kenny (1788-1867)

Condition

Very Good

Publisher

Printed for T and J Allman: London

Date

1818

Edition

First

Size

Duodecimo

Pages

239+[1 ad] pages with diagrams and engraved frontispiece.

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