Author: Koltanowski, George (1903- ) signed
Year: 1955
Publisher: David McKay Co
Place: New York
Description:
viii+149 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8 1/4" 5 3/4") issued in red with black lettering to spine. Edited by Milton Finkelstein. signed (Betts: 29-58) First edition.
An account of his chess career (chiefly devoted to simultaneous blindfold play). He commences with a short history of blindfold chess, and the following chapters relate his experiences in different countries, with a selection of 100 of his best games from exhibitions.
Condition:
Corners and spine ends rubbed, corners bumped. Dust jacket lacks back flap, 1" loss at spine ends corners and edges chipped, edge wear with closed tears. A very good copy in a poor jacket.
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