| Description: | Rare. Chess - book by Richard Twiss (1747-1821) first edition, published 1787. Two volumes bound in one - I. 194 pages with plate, index and errata. II. 272 pages with plates, index and errata. Octavo bound in half leather with black spine label in gilt, all original no restoration. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) writing an essay called The Morals of Chess appears, for the first time, in book form by Richard Twiss in Chess (pages 141-148). In addition, it includes a compilation of all the anecdotes and quotations that could be found relative to the game of chess with an account of all the chess-books which could be procured. (Quoted) According to George Walker, the major part was written by Frances Douce, the antiquarian and Keeper of Manuscripts at the British Museum, a view which finds confirmation in a comment by W J Thomas, who knew Douce well, that he was a large contributor to the work. Condition: Previous owners name to title page volume one, some occasional foxing, front cover hanging by a thread, front first page (blank) lose, tiny rip to top title page. Nothing that jeopardize the integrity of the book nor constitutes any loss to content. All other pages tight and complete. Very nice copy. Fantastic read of period thoughts, anecdotes, teaching, language, grammar and even the use of letters no longer part of the English alphabet.
Title: Chess
Publisher: G G J and J Robinson and T and J Egerton
Publication Date: 1787
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Sale. 2019.
07-23-2020: A rebound / restored two volume copy was sold for $1,600.00. See LiveAuctioneers https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/86963222_twiss-on-chess-with-essay-by-benjamin-franklin?utm_source=LotArt&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=LotArt2019A |
