From a painting in the tomb of Queen Nefertari showing her playing senet--a forerunner of chess--to a French illuminated manuscript page of Tristan and Isolde taking a love potion while playing chess, this handsome and unique book offers insights into various chess-playing cultures throughout history.
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From a painting in the tomb of Queen Nefertari showing her playing senet--a forerunner of chess--to a French illuminated manuscript page of Tristan and Isolde taking a love potion while playing chess, this handsome and unique book offers insights into various chess-playing cultures throughout history.
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Very Good. 0810910012. This book is in very good condition; small remainder dot to bottom edge. Appears to have been gently used. Inside pages are clean.; 9.25 X 1 X 9.25 inches; 176 pages.
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New. 0810910012. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--175 pages, 105 color illus., 6 diagrams, bibliog. --with a bonus offer--
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