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Old Chess Books Rescued

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 1:57 pm
by Simon Rogers
Hi all.
I need some help please.
A chess colleague rescued some chess equipment that were literally about to be binned by some workers at a venue where a chess club played a number of years ago, that then folded.
The chess players disappeared off the scene and a number sadly passed away.
Included, is six old chess books.
Just need some help from forum members regarding value, age and history of the author and book as well as the comments written inside the front cover.
I will gradually post these in the Chess History Topic.
Many thanks, Simon.

Re: Old Chess Books Rescued

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 2:24 pm
by John Upham
Please post the titles here Simon

Re: Old Chess Books Rescued

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 5:55 pm
by Anthony Ibbitson
Simon Rogers wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 28, 2023 1:57 pm
Hi all.
I need some help please.
A chess colleague rescued some chess equipment that were literally about to be binned by some workers at a venue where a chess club played a number of years ago, that then folded.
The chess players disappeared off the scene and a number sadly passed away.
Included, is six old chess books.
Just need some help from forum members regarding value, age and history of the author and book as well as the comments written inside the front cover.
I will gradually post these in the Chess History Topic.
Many thanks, Simon.
What titles and editions do you have?

Re: Old Chess Books Rescued

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:21 am
by Simon Rogers
Here is the first one:
Basic Chess Endings by Reuben Fine
Reprinted in January 1958 in the United States of America.
Light Blue plain book, about A5 in size.

Re: Old Chess Books Rescued

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 7:29 am
by John Townsend
It should have a pale blue dust-wrapper. In good condition, it is probably worth around £10.