The Golden Argosy: 600 Chess Problems

Author: William Anthony Shinkman (1847-1933) signed photograph laid inYear: 1929Publisher: Chess AmateurPlace: StroudDescription: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 jacke