{"product_id":"alekhines-best-games-of-chess-1938-1945-c-h-od-alexander-1952-reprint","title":"Alekhine's Best Games of Chess 1938-1945, C. H. O'D. Alexander — 1952 Reprint","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLondon, G. Bell and Sons, Ltd, 1952\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8vo, pp. 117.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The book maintains its structural integrity, standing upright and square without any major flaws to its binding or pages. It shows minor signs of careful use and storage, most notably some fading and sunning to the red cloth spine and a subsequent dulling of the gilt tooling, alongside minimal rubbing to the extreme spine ends. The text block edges exhibit light, age-related toning, yet the internal pages remain remarkably crisp, bright, and free of significant marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e This is a 1952 reprint of the original 1949 first edition, chosen and annotated by the eminent British chess master and Bletchley Park codebreaker, C. H. O'D. Alexander. Alexander took on the solemn task of completing this third and final volume of Alekhine's games after the sudden death of the former World Chess Champion in 1946. It stands as a significant piece of chess history, chronicling Alekhine's play during the tumultuous years of the Second World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe volume is illustrated with numerous black-and-white chess diagrams throughout the text. It contains a faint, standard prior ownership signature in pencil to the front endpaper, reflecting its provenance without detracting from its appeal. While the true first edition commands a slightly higher premium, early mid-century printings such as this 1952 issue, especially when presented in solid structural condition without the dust jacket, remain uncommon on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eA captivating exploration of the final chapter in the career of one of the greatest chess players in history, Alexander Alekhine. Completed by the renowned British chess champion C. H. O'D. Alexander following Alekhine's death, this book meticulously details forty-two of the World Champion's best matches played between 1938 and 1945. Accompanied by insightful, painstakingly researched annotations and clear positional diagrams, the text offers readers an invaluable glimpse into the strategic brilliance of a chess genius. A compelling blend of master-level tactics and social history, this volume remains an essential addition for serious players and chess historians alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54320364028243,"sku":"4546","price":11.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260708_112153.jpg?v=1784179700","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/alekhines-best-games-of-chess-1938-1945-c-h-od-alexander-1952-reprint","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}