Pierce, James and Pierce, W. Timbrell. Chess Problems. London, Longmans, Green and Co. 1873. In English. Frontispiece, XII, 381 pages, 1 leaf. LN 2421. Betts 33 - 64. Original dark green cloth binding with blind embossed decoration and gilt-stamped spine title.

“302 problems by both authors, comprising 22 two-movers, 143 three-movers, 91 four-movers, 19 five-movers, 9 others and 18 end-game studies. Solutions appear on p.305-380.” (Betts)

With the authors' handwritten dedication on the endpaper dated May 6, 1874 (“With the authors kind regards.”).

Condition - Fair to Good: binding somewhat loose, corners bumped, a few pages a little soiled/stained, pages 243-244, 323-324 and 331-332 with tears, a few mostly removable notes.