This is an estate find from a large hoard of chess books.

Up for sale is a fantastic curated lot of four vintage chess books, perfect for collectors, historians, or competitive players looking to expand their theoretical library. This collection includes highly sought-after out-of-print titles, including three matching retro Batsford editions from 1983.

Included Titles:

1. Sicilian: Paulsen – Mark Taimanov (1983, Batsford/ACP)

• Highly collectible monograph written by the Grandmaster namesake of the variation.

2. Albin Counter-Gambit – Paul Lamford (1983, Batsford)

• An essential, hard-to-find opening volume from the Tournament Player's Repertoire series.

3. Planning in Chess – János Flesch (1983, Batsford)

• Classic instructional guide focused on middlegame planning and strategy.

4. London 1927: British Empire Club Tournament – Raymond Keene (1977, B.C.M. Quarterly No. 21)

• Scarce historical tournament record featuring deep game annotations.

Condition Note:

Books are in good, pre-owned vintage condition. Bindings are secure, text is clean, and pages are fully readable. Normal shelf wear consistent with age (please see photos for exact condition of spines, covers, and edges, including a price sticker on the Albin Counter-Gambit cover).