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A Staunton Club size weighted chess set
boxwood and ebony, both kings stamped JAQUES LONDON to the rim, English, first half 20th century -- king 4¼in. (11cm), pawn 2 3/8in. (6cm), in a mahogany green baize lined box, the hinged cover with the green Staunton label J. JAQUES & SON, LTD., LONDON, ENGLAND, the exterior with plaque inscribed HARRODS LTD Sports & Games Dept. LONDON S.W.; and a revised edition of THE A B C OF CHESS, by JOHN JAQUES & SON, Ltd in 15 to 21 KIRBY STREET, Hatton Garden, London, E.C.
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boxwood and ebony, both kings stamped JAQUES LONDON to the rim, English, first half 20th century -- king 4¼in. (11cm), pawn 2 3/8in. (6cm), in a mahogany green baize lined box, the hinged cover with the green Staunton label J. JAQUES & SON, LTD., LONDON, ENGLAND, the exterior with plaque inscribed HARRODS LTD Sports & Games Dept. LONDON S.W.; and a revised edition of THE A B C OF CHESS, by JOHN JAQUES & SON, Ltd in 15 to 21 KIRBY STREET, Hatton Garden, London, E.C.
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