The chess-player's handbook
Subtitle: a popular and scientific introduction to the game of chess, exemplified in games actually played by the greatest masters and illustrated by numerous diagrams of original and remarkable positions
By: by Howard Staunton, Esq
Contributors: Bohn, Henry G. (Henry George), 1796-1884, publisher; Harrison & Sons
Edition: Second edition, revised.
Series: Bohn's scientific library; Bohn's scientific library
Published: 1848
Language: eng
Number of pages: 518
Subjects: Technique; Chess; Handbooks, manuals
Other titles: Staunton's Chess-player's handbook
Notes: Preface dated 1847.

Preliminary chromolithographed plate is unsigned and without imprint.

Wood-engraved diagrams within the text are unsigned.

cat Rare 20180104 pcc vmb

Original 1/2 calf over marbled boards; rear hinge broken. Penciled notes on endpapers and here and there throughout text. At least one preliminary page is missing (most likely series title page).