{"product_id":"british-chess-masters-past-and-present-fred-reinfeld-1st-edition","title":"British Chess Masters Past and Present, Fred Reinfeld — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: London, G. Bell \u0026amp; Sons, Ltd., 1947\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8vo, pp. viii, 93.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very Good. The quarter-bound green cloth spine and light tan paper boards present well, though they exhibit minor age-related discolouration and mild rubbing to the extremities. The spine retains its original red lettering, which remains entirely legible despite some slight fading to the cloth. Internally, the binding remains secure and firm with no loose leaves. The text block is notably clean and bright, completely free from foxing, dog-ears, or previous ownership signatures, ensuring a highly presentable and structurally sound copy of this mid-century title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is a first edition of Fred Reinfeld's work on British chess history, a sought-after volume for enthusiasts of the game's classic era. Reinfeld, a highly prolific and celebrated chess author, was renowned for making chess history and strategy accessible, though he occasionally produced more rigorous historical works such as this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eIssued in an attractive quarter-binding, the volume is a handsome testament to post-war British publishing, having been printed by The Camelot Press Ltd. While this title is not exceedingly scarce on the open market, finding tight and entirely unmarked copies such as this remains a desirable prospect for serious collectors of mid-twentieth-century chess literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eA classic of chess literature, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003eBritish Chess Masters Past and Present\u003c\/i\u003e provides a sweeping look at the brilliance of British players spanning over a century. Through a carefully curated selection of biographies and historic games, Reinfeld highlights moments of native triumph—most notably showcasing British masters securing remarkable victories against renowned world champions. From the romantic era of 1821 to the rigorous competitive play of 1946, this collection serves as both an instructional guide and an enduring celebration of Britain's lasting contribution to the royal game.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54313506537811,"sku":"4533","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260708_110934.jpg?v=1784107842","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/british-chess-masters-past-and-present-fred-reinfeld-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}