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Daniel Williard Fiske (1831-1904)

chess bibliophile and visionary

by Harrie Grondijs

(Chess Craze Bad volume IV)

One of 37 numbered/signed copies

Grondijs, Harrie: Chess Craze Bad Volume IV: Daniel Williard Fiske, chess bibliophile and chess visionary.

Maastricht, De Groene Loper (formerly RUEB), 2017. Orig. hardcover with a dust jacket. 238 pages. Many color + b/w photos and illustrations. Limited edition of 37 numbered copies, signed by the author. This is copy no. 28. Size 25.5 cm. 700 grams. In English.

Fine condition: new book.

The focus of this book is on Daniel W. Fiske (1831-1904), chess bibliophile, collector, organizer and one of the most important persons in early history of chess in America.

The book includes many (ca 45) so far unpublished letters by Fiske to chess collector George Allen (and to some others) on chess matters.

The other chapters present Fiske as a bibliophile, ardent collector, editor of the Chess Monthly, organizer of the First American Chess Congress in NY 1857, etc.

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Harrie Grondijs wrote many books, his favourite themes are endgame study and the history of chess. I like his books as both the content and form are of high quality. Most of his works are published in low editions, often numbered and signed by the author - this is a reason why Grondijs' books almost do not appear in the market.

These signed editions are often sold out immediately when they are published. I am now listing a small collection of 3 Harrie Grondijs' works, all starting with EUR 1.00 only. All of them are limited editions (to 35, 35 and 37 numbered copies) and all are signed by the author.

So far I know, all of them are OUT OF PRINT - I assume that some of these books will be not available in the market for years. Please visit my other auctions for description of other books.

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Postage this item, insurance included: Europe EUR 10.40, outside Europe EUR 13.80. For combined shipping see crosstable. We ship worldwide, all shipments are insured.

Payment methods: 1) Paypal = no additional fee, just goods + postage. 2) Bank transfer, available only within EU = bank fee of 6 euros will be added.

Complete information about book description, postage and payment methods is on our website www.chessbookshop.com in the left column.

Postage EUR (insurance included). Item weight 700g
xxx	100g	250g	500g	1 kg	2 kg
Europe (airmail only)	4.15	5.60	7.00	10.40	16.30
Non-Europe (airmail)	4.40	6.20	8.70	13.80	22.60
Non-Europe (economy)	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Ask

1-kg and 2-kg box to Poland and Slovakia = EUR 9.30

We combine shipping – you always pay just real postage. 2+ kg boxes depend on location, please ask. Postage within the Czech Republic in real costs in crowns.

Questions are welcome, I shall answer immediately or the same day. If you need an additional information or if you have any questions, please email me to: karel@chessbookshop.com

Listing Format:	Auction
Current price :	€380,00
Starting bid:	€1,00
# of bids:	31
Closes:	Auction is closed
Location:	Czech Republic
Started:	2017-09-14 08:15:41
Ended:	2017-09-21 20:37:00
Seller:	chessbookshop (797)
High Bidder(s):	zukertort (65)
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