The History of Chess, Together with Short and Plain Instructions, by Which Any One May Easily Play at IT Without the Help of a Teacher.
Pub. LONDON: Printed for J. WILKIE in St Paul's Church-yard, and G. FRIER at the bible in Bell-yard, Temple-bar, 1765. On title page 'Printed by...' has been ruled out and 'Sold by E. and S.C. Dilly, Poultry, Lond.' has been hand-written at the bottom. 74 leaves; pp. [3] 4-148.
No obvious author, but search of Google suggests it might be Robert Lambe.
An exposition on chess in many forms and famous players throughout history, the 5(!) Rules, and the last 40 pages on gameplay, 'Game the Second' being 'The Queens Gambit, or Gambit of Aleppo.'
Later plain papered card boards are spotted and worn. Text is untrimmed fore and bottom. Fore edge soiled and a little raggy. Mild toning and marks throughout, not overt. Gutter cracked after title page. Refer to images. Book label for K.F. Russell. (223x140mm)


Estimate $900-1,800