Walker, George

Walker, George. CHESS MADE EASY; Intended as a First Book. New Edition. London: W. & T. Piper 1850. A later edition with an expanded text. Sm. sq. 8vo. (4),128pp. Engraved frontispiece, lightly foxed. Several woodcut diagrams of chess board positions. 19th c. 1/2 calf, gilt, dark brown calf spine label, over cloth. Some light rubbing and a small, round paper label on front cover. Approx. 50 blank leaves have been bound in at rear, presumably for notes. Bookplate of Albert Parsons Sachs on front pastedown.