Adventures In Composition, Comins Mansfield, Signed by Author, 1948 First UK Edition

Rare Signed First U.K. Edition,

ADVENTURES IN COMPOSITION.
The Art of The Two-Move Problem.

By Comins Mansfield.
Edited by Alain White.

Printed 1948 by Daily Post Printers, Liverpool, England. This edition followed after the first US edition, printed 1944.

The author explores the mechanics, creative process, and mindset behind constructing two-move chess problems, divided into four sections covering conventions, single problems, related problems, and modern trends.

Comins Mansfield signature in black ink on half title page.

He was International Judge of Chess Compositions 1957, International Master of Chess Composition 1959, International Grandmaster of Chess Composition 1972, awarded the MBE for his services to chess in 1976.

The book measures 14cm x 22cm.

CONDITION:

There are various signs of age, use and wear. Quarter bound in green cloth over red paper-covered boards, with black title label and rook logo on upper board, black lettering on spine. Boards are shelf worn and scuffed, rubbed on corners, edges and spine ends. Hinges/joints remain strong with no splitting. Title label scuffed, coming away very slightly on bottom corner. Age toned and foxed endpapers. Author ink inscription on half title page, some pencil scribbles on rear end paper. No further inscriptions, underlining, highlighting or notes. Text block overall age toned, mild foxing spotting throughout. Binding firm with no loose or missing pages. Page edges foxed, top edge in particular. All contents in good reading condition. 

Overall the book remains in good reading condition, however showing clear signs of age and use. An excellent opportunity to own an edition signed by Comins Mansfield himself.

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