Vergé

1929 · rif. BOOKS004214 — 288 pages with diagrams. Octavo 8 3/4" x 6 1/2" bound in original publisher's red cloth with gilt lettering to spine and front cover. Edited by Otto Wurzburg Alain C White and George Hume. Christmas greeting tipped in. Signed photograph laid in with envelop Betts: 33-78 First edition. Photograph 2"x 3" with signature and inscription Newest Position and dated April 10 95. Commences with a general introduction on Shinkman's style and achievement by Wurzburg. There follow 92 two-movers 225 three-movers 117 four-movers 47 in five or more moves 136 self-mates in from 2 to 12 moves and 55 miscellaneous problems including self-stale-mates a total of 672 problems. Solutions some with commentary are given on page 193 to the end. Condition: Corners bumped extremities rubbed spine gilt dulled. Rare photograph and signature else very good without jacket as issued. Chess Amateur hardcover