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An unprecedented in-depth guide to one of the world's most spectacular collections of ancient chess and games pieces

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'Stunning' - Arab Weekly
'Glorious … a unique and authoritative record of chess and gaming pieces … The beauty of this book, and the gaming pieces that it records, will make you gasp at the sheer radiance of The Al-Sabah Collection. In summary, this book is truly magnificent' - Yorkshire Times
'Fascinating' - Apollo

Chess and other Games Pieces from Islamic Lands

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    A Paperback / softback by Deborah Freeman Fahid

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      Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
      Publication Date: 10/01/2019
      ISBN13: 9780500970928, 978-0500970928
      ISBN10: 0500970920
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An unprecedented in-depth guide to one of the world's most spectacular collections of ancient chess and games pieces

      Trade Review
      'Stunning' - Arab Weekly
      'Glorious … a unique and authoritative record of chess and gaming pieces … The beauty of this book, and the gaming pieces that it records, will make you gasp at the sheer radiance of The Al-Sabah Collection. In summary, this book is truly magnificent' - Yorkshire Times
      'Fascinating' - Apollo

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