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William Anthony Shinkman (1847-1933) <b><font color=blue>signed photograph laid in</b></font>Biblio.com
The Golden Argosy: 600 Chess Problems
1929BOOKS004214<p>288 pages with diagrams. Octavo 8 3/4" x 6 1/2" bound in original publisher's red cloth with gilt lettering to spine and front cover. Edited by Otto Wurzburg Alain C White and George Hume. Christmas greeting tipped in. <strong>Signed photograph laid in with envelop </strong>Betts: 33-78 First edition.</p><p>Photograph 2"x 3" with signature and inscription Newest Position and dated April 10 95.</p><p>Commences with a general introduction on Shinkman's style and achievement by Wurzburg. There follow 92 two-movers 225 three-movers 117 four-movers 47 in five or more moves 136 self-mates in from 2 to 12 moves and 55 miscellaneous problems including self-stale-mates a total of 672 problems. Solutions some with commentary are given on page 193 to the end.</p><p><strong>Condition:</strong><br /><br />Corners bumped extremities rubbed spine gilt dulled. Rare photograph and signature else very good without jacket as issued.</p> Chess Amateur hardcover
