Pruen (Thomas) & Philidor: An Introduction to the History and Study of Chess; with Copious Descriptions.... To which is Added The Analysis of Chess of Andre Danican Philidor. The Whole Simplified and Arranged in a Manner Entirely New, by an Amateur. , Cheltenham, Printed by H.Ruff. 1804.

1st and Only Edition by Pruen. Contemporary calf, joints split and tender, very rubbed. Without the frontispiece as often found, some spotting. pp xii, 314. LN 607. A scarce edition of Philidor, but also including other interesting chapters on the history of chess, the powerful effects of chess on the mind and passions, chesspieces, famous players and books on chess, Franklin's Morals of Chess, laws and practical play etc.. (Book ref. 1799)  £195.00

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