Studies of chess; . Containing Caissa, a poem, by Sir William Jones; a systematic introduction to the game; and the whole Analysis of chess, composed by Mr. A.D. Philidor: with original critical remarks. In two volumes. ...
William Jones
Category
Books
Date
1803
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Ham House, Surrey
NT 3126553
Summary
Bibliographic description
2v., plate . ill.. . 8vo.. Not indigenous. Provenance: Nineteenth-century armorial bookplate: Cornelius Heathcote Rodes (Franks 25361) [i.e. Cornelius Heathcote Reaston, who took the name of Rodes (1775-1825), of Barlborough Hall]. Bequeathed to the National Trust by Norman Norris (1917-1991). Inscribed on v.1 pastedown in Norris's hand: Barlborough Hall 7/7 1938 4/= Lot 471 [Hodgson's sale].[Barlborough Hall, near Chesterfield, Derbyshire; library formed by Reaston and Rodes families].. Binding: Eighteenth-century full tree calf over boards; brown spine label with title 'Studies of chess'; sewn on five raised bands.
Makers and roles
William Jones François-André Danican Philidor (Dreux 1726 - London 1795)