circa 1960
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
the base of the king stamped: CALVERT MAKER 189 FLEET STRt LONDON
A South German mahogany Games Board/Box
as they were afterwards called
Phillips Chess Auction Catalogue, May 2001 wargame circa 1960"Chess", Phillips de Pury & Luxembourg, Bayswater, London, 15th May 2001, auction catalogue, 42 pages, black and white illustrations of many antique chess sets, estimates in pounds, colour illustration to front and rear, softback. These old auction catalogues are invaluable reference sources for collectors of antique chess sets, games, rare chess books and chess memorabilia. This catalogue is unused and in a near mint condition.