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In 1858, a young law student named Paul Morphy burst onto the American chess scene sweeping all the best American players before him. He then traveled to Europe, easily best the top masters of the day. On his return to his native land, "Morphy Mania" gripped the country; Paul Morphy was the first sporting hero in American history. Hats, books, music, even cigars were named after Morphy. Alas, the guns trained on Fort Sumter soon spelled an end to the giddiness of Morphy Mania.

Charles Kenny wrote this handy introduction to the game of chess, including the rules of the game.

Back in the days before television, radio, or any electric entertainment, board games held sway over the leisure world. It is a how-to book on playing chess.

Worth every penny. 

Hardback, English Descriptive notation.

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Recently some individuals have been trying to use our name and even our goods to sell their products. Vintage Allan Troy goods are sold only by the Allan Troy estate through the ebay store allansbooks. Please check our store to make sure you are buying our quality goods. We combine shipping! To combine, put all you purchases in the shopping cart and press "proceed to checkout." This comes from the private library of Allan Troy, late owner of Troy's Chess Shoppe, Torrance, California.  Follow us! We have an ongoing sale of 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st century books!