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Sutton Coldfield, England: Chess 1938. Hard Cover. First Edition. Contains the 30 games with annotations by Alekhine and Euwe and other leading masters together with exclusive statements and news of the contestants and of the match, collected and edited by Wood (editor of "Chess"). The Foreword mentions that the book is a collection of articles that had, or will, appear in Chess and were worthy "of elevation to the less ephemeral status of a book." 79 numbered pages plus advertisements in rear. Previous owners name inked on rear endpaper "Hugh A. Forrest" Boards soiled and cloth not properly adhered to boards in a few places. Clean internally, fundamentally sound binding. Complete title: The World-Championship Match Between Dr. Machgielis Euwe and Dr. Alexander Alekhine October-December 1937 Good.

[Book #11708]