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Early printing. A classic book on chess, by grand master who was World Champion from 1921 to 1926. In his new introduction, dated in 1934, he discusses attention give to the Hypermodern Theory, and basically says that this theory does not affect the fundamentals: this book "is as good now as it was 13 years ago. It will be as good a hundred years from now." Frontispiece of Capablance, illustrated with diagrams of the positions. 246 pp. Near fine in red cloth with gilt lettering on spine - a straight, tight and clean copy, no dj. .

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