{"product_id":"the-chess-players-handbook-howard-staunton-new-edition","title":"The Chess-Players Handbook, Howard Staunton — New Edition","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"9\"\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original blind-stamped binding shows moderate wear, with rubbing and bumping to extremities. Spine stained and rubbed along its length, with wear at the head and foot; gilt remains bright and decorative stamping still visible to boards despite marking and discolouration. Binding shaken and beginning to loosen at the spine, though holding and complete. Internally, pages show light handling and occasional creasing consistent with age. Text complete, with original tissue guard intact and colour frontispiece clean and well preserved. A complete and attractive working copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eNew edition, published by George Bell \u0026amp; Sons, London, 1875, illustrated throughout with numerous chess diagrams and notable positional examples. Howard Staunton remains one of the most influential figures in 19th-century chess, and \u003cem data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eThe Chess-Player’s Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e is regarded as one of the foundational instructional works of modern chess theory. Early Bell editions are increasingly collectible, particularly when complete with frontispiece and original binding. A desirable volume for collectors of historic chess literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eThe Chess-Player’s Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive instructional guide covering the principles of play, openings, strategy, and notable games. Designed for both improving amateurs and serious students, the work systematises chess knowledge of the Victorian period and helped standardise modern approaches to competitive play.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53350237307219,"sku":"3362 RM","price":45.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_991188b8-d8cb-48ea-b314-b525c9ea2dc8.jpg?v=1776432165","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-chess-players-handbook-howard-staunton-new-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}