I.A. HOROWITZ, FRED REINFELD "FIRST BOOK OF CHESS" FIRST EDITION 1952

Name: I.A. HOROWITZ, FRED REINFELD "FIRST BOOK OF CHESS" FIRST EDITION 1952
Brand: Serenity Press
Price: 150.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Published by Sterling Publishing Co., 1952

“ Two chess champions and leading American chess masters I.A. Horowitz and Fred Reinfeld demonstrate graphically for the beginner all the phases of the game. Starting from scratch, they cover first steps and different moves, giving short and concise instructions that make it possible to learn to play in a few sittings.” - Publishers

This copy is the First Edition from 1952 that precedes the UK edition published by Faber and Faber by 1 year.

Additional first printing indicators;

Later republished by Barnes and Noble.
The second and third printings were explicitly stated and dated on the copyright page, with the 2nd coming out in 1954 and 3rd coming out in 1957. Whereas the first printing makes no mention of printing dates.
The dust jacket does not promote later publications by the authors as they had yet to be published.

Format: Cloth Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine. Shows some wear with minor flaws, but otherwise in great condition.

Dust Jacket Condition: Shows normal wear and aging, has noticeable flaws. Otherwise in good condition.

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$150.00 USD