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[VICTORIAN] [JOURNALS] [CHESS] THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON MAGAZINE: A MONTHLY MAGAZINE. 4 VOLUMES BOUND IN TWO Author: Richard Brinsley Knowles, Esq Title: [VICTORIAN] [JOURNALS] [CHESS] THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON MAGAZINE: A MONTHLY MAGAZINE. 4 VOLUMES BOUND IN TWO Publication: London: Piper, Stephenson, and Spence, 1853-1856 Description: Half Leather. Two small quarto volumes (10” x 7 1/2”), in black half calf over marbled board; raised bands with decorations and titling in gilt; the first four volumes of The Illustrated London Magazine, each volume consisting of 6 issues, for one half a year--July 1853-December 1853 (282 pages); January 1854-June 1854 (264 pages); July 1854-December 1854 (260 pages); Janaury 1855-June 1855 9272 pages).~~The first 24 issues of the relatively short-lived Illustrated London Magazine. “Illustrated” is certainly the case, as in-text steel engravings are numerous. The articles range from seances to hunting to travel to a visit to Newgate Prison. Of particular interest are the chess columns and diagrams: “”For the sake of those readers who are chess players we have engaged for the present and subsequent numbers of the Illustrated London Magazine, the valuable services of Mr. Williams, the celebrated chess player. In each month he will supply the latest games of any interest, played by the best players.”. Very Good binding. Seller ID: 295477 Subject: History & Military Black Swan Books Richmond VA We specialize in antiquarian books, classic literature, the Civil War, Viriginiana, travel, art, children's books, and other subject areas, including religion and philosophy . Terms Payment via PayPal is preferred. All orders ship within two [2] business days, Monday through Friday by standard mail, USPS Media Mail. Combined orders and expedited shipping is available. Please contact us for a shipping quote before ordering. All items are guaranteed as listed and described. Any item may be returned within 30 days for any reason in the condition is which they were sent. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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