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WILLIS, ROBERT. Automaton Chess Player; First

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WILLIS, ROBERT. Automaton Chess Player; First

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WILLIS, ROBERT. An Attempt to Analyse the Automaton Chess Player of Mr. de Kempelen.10 lithographed plates. 40 pages. Tall 8vo, 1/2 calf detached cover. First edition. London: J. Booth, 1821. Joseph Parkinson bookplate. MCL 1069.

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WILLIS, ROBERT. Automaton Chess Player; First

Name: WILLIS, ROBERT. Automaton Chess Player; First
SKU: 8965021
Price: 800 USD
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