Marshall, F. Marshall’s Chess Openings. Leeds, 1904. View Watchlist >
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Marshall, F. Marshall’s Chess Openings. Leeds, 1904. With a biographical sketch and selection of thirty-two games, played 1899–1904. Leeds, British Chess Magazine, 1904. With one portrait and some diagrams. IV, 185 pages, 1 leaf of advertisements. Original binding with gilt title printed on front cover and spine. L/N 1884. Betts 13–56.
On the inside front cover, an inscription to David Lawson, compliments of James F. Magee Jr. Opposite page, inscription to Mr. James F Magee Jr. from Frank Marshall. Below inscription, printed diagram from game, Magee-Marshall, Bad Nauheim, 1911, with last 8 moves written by Magee.
Next page, Magee writes about Marshall’s performance at San Sebastien, 1911 and BadNauheim, 1911, followed by a Marshall simul.
The following page, Magee gives the game score of his simul game with Marshall which Magee wins as White. On the reverse side of the title page, a consultation game (?) Eckert, Neisse(?), Magee & Weissgerber vs Marshall with Marshall losing in 37 moves (Bad Nauheim, July 17, 1911).
On the back side of the final page, p.185, are two original photographs. Opposite page, game score, Magee-Marshall which ends in a draw (Bad Nauheim, July 20, 1911).
On the inside back cover, another photo of Frank Marshall with two other men. Below photo is a chess diagram, Magee + Eckert vs Marshall, a draw was agreed to (Bad Nauheim, July 24, 1911).
Condition: From David DeLucia's chess library.
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