The Grand International Centennial Chess Congress, Philadelphia 1876 During the Celebration of the American Centennial de W. Henry Sayen - 1876

Claxton, Remsen and Haffelfinger, 1876. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Wine cloth boards are rubbed at the extremities, some surface wear, spine sunned somewhat. Pencil note and name front endpaper. 1876 first edition. The fourth American Chess Congress (called the American Centennial Championship) was held in Philadelphia on August 17–31, 1876 and won by James Mason. There were nine players (Mason, Judd, Davidson, Henry Bird, Elson, Roberts, Ware, Barbour, and Martinez). The entry fee was $20. First place was $300. Never intended to recognize the best player in America, this tournament was geared towards attracting foreign masters, and to awarding the Governor Garland Silver Cup, as well as celebrating the American Centennial. All orders packed with care, independent bookseller since 2011