Author: Lewis, W[illiam 1787 - 1870]
Title: FIFTY GAMES At CHESS, Which Have Actually Been Played, Most of Which Occurred Between the Author and Some of the Best Players in England, France and Germany; to Which is Added Some Account of the Village of Stroebeck, in Germany, with the Three Games Played According to the Method Practiced There
Description: London: W. Simkin & R. Marshall, 1832. 1st edition. Drab paper boards (probably 'later', quite competently executed in a period style). Printed spine label. 108 pp. 8vo. 9" x 5-5/8" Lewis "was an English chess player and author, best known for the Lewis Countergambit. He may have been the first player ever described as a Grandmaster of the game.". VG+ (19th c pos in upper margin of tp/lt extremity wear). A nice copy.

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