Chess Cameos: A Treatise on the Two-Move Problem

Author: Frederic Bonner Feast (1872-1941)Year: 1936Publisher: Whitehead & MillerPlace: LeedsDescription:90 pages with diagrams, bibliography and index. Duodecimo (5 3/4" x 3 3/4") bound in original publisher's light blue cloth with black lettering to spine and cover in original jacket. (Betts: 34-9) First edition.The introduction covers terms and themes, with examples. The author goes on to a more detailed treatment of various themes, under the headings: Key moves; Defenses; Mates; and Pinning and unpinning. Each page contains two diagrammed positions faced with explanatory test on particular theme. In all, contains 144 problems by various composers; with an index of composers.Condition:Errata tipped in, book sellers label on front end paper. A very good to fine copy in the scarce near fine jacket. SOLD 2024