First Book Of Chess by I.A. Horowitz
1958. Third impression. 126 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth with gilt. Contains in-text monochromatic illustrations throughout. Binding remains firm. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing, heavier to end-papers and paste-downs. Heavier tanning to text block edges. Previous owner's inscription to and pencil markings to front free end-paper. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Mild crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Moderate foxing to flaps and reverse of jacket.