Letter to Giblert Dobbs
Letter to Giblert Dobbs
Letter to Giblert Dobbs
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Letter to Giblert Dobbs

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Author: Wurzburg, Otto (1875-1951) signed

Year: 1923

Publisher: Self published

Place: Grand Rapids

Description:

2 page had written letter with enclosed had written stamped problem and original envelope. Letter is 10 1/2" x 8" with original folds for mailing dated July 2, 1923 and posted from Grand Rapids, Michigan. signed by the Otto Wurzburg.

The letter discuses the continuing discussions between the two problemists about various "cooked" problems, problems and problemists. Otto Wurzburg worked full time in the U S Post Office, but also was an accomplished problemist, who was one of the secretaries of the Good Companion Club. The cover of the first issue of Chess Review featured a chess problem composed by Otto Wurzburg. Kashdan was one of the world's premier problem solvers of the 1920s and 1930s. His interest in compositions influenced the magazine for years after he left, and the cover would feature a chess problem every issue until May 1941. Wurzburg served as problem editor and contributed a monthly column.

Condition:

Other than the folds for mailing the problem and letter are in very good condition. The Envelope has tears were opened and edge wear.

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