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Antiform
1929C0083B252 pages with tables and diagrams with errata laidin. Royal octavo 9 1/4" x 6n 1/2" bound in original publiser's red cloth with gilt lettering to spine and cover. A C White's Christmas series with greetings tipped in and errata laid in. From the library of Edgar Holliday. Parallel German and English text. Betts: 31-15 First edition.<br />This work explains the antiform theory the transformation of chess themes their reversal in detail and gives 151 examples of antiform transformation problems grouped by themes as follows: Logical combinations and their antiforms. Indirect combinations in attack and their antiforms. Direct combinations in attack and their antiforms. Direct combinations in defense and their antiforms. Anti-interference themes. Indirect combinations in defense and their antiforms. The Roman theme and its antiform. Metaforms. Complete antiforms. <br /><br />Holladay was the first American to become a FIDE International Master for Chess Composition; FIDE International Judge for Chess Composition; and "After Alain White's death Edgar became the world's foremost expert on American chess problems." Moreover Holladay is the "second overall most important American to the world of chess composition . . . ." Alain White is the most important person ever in chess composition.<br /><br />Condition:<br /><br />Recased with original spine laid on. Corners bumped spine gilt dulled. Edgard Holladay's signature on front paste down with some occasional notes by him else a very good copy of an association piece. Buchdruckerei Josef Berggrun hardcover books
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