Chess Collectors books

[r.van.der.veur]

In the last 6 years I have build a small reference library. For me are reference books a smart investment. The money you spend for a book can more than make up for loosing money by mistakenly buying\selling chessmen at a wrong price, just because you aren’t knowledgeable. Here is the list of my chess collector books not included my auction catalogs: Title: Master Pieces Author: Gareth Williams ISBN: 0-670-89381-1 Title: Chessmen Author: A.E.J. Mackett-Beeson ISBN: 0 7064 0050 X Title: Book of Chessmen Author: Alex Hammond Publisher: Morrison and Gibb limited, London and Edinburgh Title: The world of Chess Author: Anthony Saidy and Norman Lessing ISBN: 0-394-48777-X Title: Collectors’ Blue Books Chess Sets Author: F. Lanier Graham Publisher: Walker and Company, New York Title: Schach (Original title The art of chess) Author: Colleen Schafroth ISBN: 3-89660-125-3 Title: Chessmen Author: Frank Greygoose ISBN: 0668047666 Title: Cultures, Chess and Art: A Collector's Odyssey across Seven Continents: Sub-Saharan Africa, Vol. 1 Author: Edwin S Munger ISBN: 0964404664 Title: Cultures, Chess & Art: Volume 2: The Americas Author: Edwin S Munger ISBN: 0964404672 What books do you have?

[candylab1]

Kristjan, To be more specific, this is Alan's first book,published in 2007, not the recent one that has been subject to comment in this thread. Note: This posting is intended solely for the members of the Chess Collectors Group and shall not be copied in whole or in part to any groups or individuals outside this group without my permission. Mick

[dancing_with_volves]

Yes, of course. As the URL indicates.

[candylab1]

Kristjan, Given the amount of upset caused in recent days associated with this thread,and your involvement in it,I recommend that your postings are clear and unequivocal and don't rely on members deciphering URL numbers to understand what you are talking about. Could you also confirm that you undertake not to copy to any other group, or individuals outside of this group, the contents of my postings without my permission? Mick

[dancing_with_volves]

Everyone can see what it is and what it is not. I cannot see any reason for upset here. As a matter of fact, I do think that there is too much "upset" and too little chess collecting around here in these days. Constant search for reasons for upset is quite counterproductive to the goals of this group. Please do not ask whom I am talking about because I am not talking about any particular member. -- Edited by dancing_with_volves at 11/06/2010 4:13 AM PDT

[dancing_with_volves]

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[candylab1]

Kristjan, Re: Posting 210. Is there any update on the free online book? Mick

[dancing_with_volves]

I have no idea.

[dancing_with_volves]

Mr. Dewey seems to have updated essays on Jaques chessmen on his website http://www.chessspy.co.uk/ . It reads: NEW! Here are long-overdue updates to Jaques of London essays, which replace those currently on the Jaques site: Until the essays on the Jaques website are deleted and/or replaced by these, the essays linked below are the only essays for Jaques that I sanction: * Design of the Staunton Chess set * Restoring, Buying and Collecting Chess Sets: a Rumination

[candylab1]

Kristjan, Postings 210 and 216. Since you brought the information to us in the first place and provided a link, I think it only reasonable that you explain why it now goes to a commercial ad. To say you have "no idea" seems a little strange. It is very pleasing that Alan D has re-written the Jaques web site info., the new version looks well written and I am sure will be well received. Whether Jaques themselves will make the change is not known but I am sure common sense will prevail. One important point to take from this is the importance of honest criticism and the effect it can have. It is possible that the issue may not have been addressed so effectively if it had not been raised and pursued in this forum, regardless of the attempts to deflect the discussion. Mick

[dancing_with_volves]

> Since you brought the information to us in the first > place and provided a link, I think it only reasonable > that you explain why it now goes to a commercial ad. > To say you have "no idea" seems a little strange. I really do not know what to tell you. I said "I have no idea" just because I had no idea. It is as simple as that. What should I have said instead of "I have no idea" taking into account that I really did not (and do not) have any idea? > One important point to take from this is the importance > of honest criticism and the effect it can have. This is most certainly true. -- Edited by dancing_with_volves at 11/11/2010 11:30 AM PST

[dancing_with_volves]

I asked for a comment from Mr. Fersht and that's what he said: I thought it would be fun to have an electronic version of Jaques Staunton Chess Sets 1849-1939 that could be downloaded to computers and mobiles. After weeks of work, I managed to format it for downloading from amazon.com or amazon.co.uk at a fairly nominal price of $6.49 or £3.99 + VAT. It is formatted for the Amazon Kindle (which is black and white) but there are free Kindle reader apps so it may be displayed in full colour on a computer, smart phone, iPhone or iPad. The book is on the following pages in the USA or UK, with the downloads for the Kindle readers on the right of the page. Once, you have bought the book, you can download it any number of times to your different computers and phones. I love it on my iPhone. A free sample of the first few pages can be downloaded from the US site if you are registered in the USA or UK for those registered there. http://www.amazon.com/Jaques-Staunton-Chess-1849-1939-ebook/dp/B004BA51VI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=A7B2F... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jaques-Staunton-Chess-1849-1939-ebook/dp/B004BA51VI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=A7B... He has appearantly decided against having a free online version. I will not speculate about his reasons for doing so. Disclaimer: as far as I know, computer applications like this cannot be sold at eBay and therefeore the information provided above does not violate any eBay policies. -- Edited by dancing_with_volves at 11/11/2010 11:39 AM PST

[noybear]

Many have probably seen this eBay listing for "Making Wooden Chess Sets" by Jim Kape ? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360320640870&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT FYI: I have a copy on its way to me but do not expect it for another week or so. One friend commented that $20-ish is a bit expensive for a book so I thought that I would give my opinion of the content after it arrived. From what I understand it is another 3-D scroll saw pattern book which means that most members will not be interested in it at all but for those that are, an opinion might be worth something before deciding to buy or not to buy ? Soon.... Clay Neubert

[d-baron]

I did see that listing and was curious. I will be interested in hearing your comments.

[dancing_with_volves]

It seems to be about scroll saw projects, not turning. Not my cup of tea.

[knight_knight_zzz]

Kristjan. Interesting how we each have our preferences and likes and dislikes. I am curious.......... Does the basis for your preference have to do with the look of a particular s tyle? Does it have to do with the tools used? (When were scroll saws introduced? I do not know myself.) Does it have to do with the age / relative newness of a particular chess set? Does it have to do with (relatively speaking) mass-produced vs. not (necessarily) mass produced? Maybe all of the above? BTW, it may initially appear that I am baiting you - but I really, sincerely, would like to know the reasoning (or even feelings) behind your preferences. Perhaps it is just and merely a matter of personal taste. For example, I tend to not like ceramic / porcelain chess sets (despite the age and despite the always possible motive of monetary value), and I have several reasons for that. But I do like porcelain chess figurines. Sometimes, it is difficult for me to exactly pin down the reasons for my likes and dislikes and preferences. Sometimes, however, there is more to a collector's preferences - underneath - than meets the eye... Thanks for the anticipated continued discussion! ;-) John, VT.