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China — Chen Xiyi | Xiyu Miju [Secret (Chess) Strategies of Xiyi]. 1864
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May 24, 02:36 PM GMT
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China — Chen Xiyi
Xiyi Miju [Secret (Chess) Strategies of Xiyi]. No Place: Weigen Zhai, dated Jiazi year of the Tongzhi reign, corresponding to 1864
One volume in eight parts, xylographic printing on rice paper, wrappers, each inscribed 'Treatise on Chess' in English, some leaves detached, occasional creasing
PROVENANCE:
Philip Robinson; sale of his Chinese library, Sotheby's, London, 22 November 1988, lot 173