Nice copy of the 1951 Lowe version of Go! Only lightly used, board and stones in great shape. Box has minor shelfwear

Go by E.S. Lowe" refers to vintage versions of the ancient Chinese board game Go, published by the E.S. Lowe Company (later part of Milton Bradley), popular in the mid-20th century, known for their classic wooden boards, stone sets, and often coming with instruction booklets for beginners, especially from the 1950s and 1970s editions.

Key Characteristics of E.S. Lowe Go Sets:

Vintage Appeal: These are collector's items, sought after for their nostalgic value,.

Components: Typically included a wooden board, black and white stones (or "goban"), and an instruction booklet explaining the rules.

Dates: Common years of manufacture include 1951 and 1974, reflecting different production runs.

Publisher: E.S. Lowe was famous for Bingo and also produced other classic games like chess and checkers, later acquired by Milton Bradley.

In the game of Go, players alternately place stones on empty intersections of a 19x19 grid. The goal is to enclose territory behind stone perimeters and, secondarily, to tightly surround and capture enemy stones. The game ends when both players pass. The players then add up their territory and deduct the number of captives lost. Higher score wins.

As you see, the concept of Go is simple. The tactics and strategies, however, are deep enough to enrich a lifetime. Actually many lifetimes, for the game has been played for thousands of years. With so long a lineage and a worldwide following, Go has come to be known by different names (Weiqi, Igo, Baduk) and to be played by different rules. The rule differences are small, though, and seldom affect play.

So welcome to this masterpiece that is the game of Go, the race for geographical control of an unclaimed land. Experience running battles and swift reversals, bold invasions and painful sacrifices, each sally, each setback playing out to the tap of stone on wood