777 "Chess Minatures in Three"

Author: Wallis, Edward (1852-1922) association copyYear: 1908Publisher: E Wallis/Headley BrosPlace: Scarborough/LondonDescription:xxxviii+272 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8 1/4" x 3 3/4") issued in green cloth with black lettering to spine and front cover. Collected and arranged by E Wallis, with an introduction by Philip H Williams, and hints to solvers by A N Brayshaw. An association copy presented to John Gilbert Nix (1847-1911) problem author and member of the American Chess Problemists.(Betts: 38-3) First edition.Parallel English, French and German text. The problems, all miniatures (i.e. with 7 pieces or fewer) are grouped alphabetically by composer. Condition:Soiled, corners bumped, extremity wear, bookseller's stamp on front paste down, some internal soiling. A good to very good copy.