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China — Chen Xiyi | Xiyu Miju [Secret (Chess) Strategies of Xiyi]. 1864

UK: Greenford Park Warehouse

Lot Closed

May 24, 02:36 PM GMT

Estimate

500 - 700 GBP

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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

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