August 8, 2008
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Chess originated in Europe during the 15th century, having evolved from similar games of Indian and Persian origin. Antique chess boards are often elaborately decorated with inlay, precious metals and jewels. And the pieces themselves are frequently ornately designed, often in the shape of historical or military figures, or animals.
Board games have been played throughout history, with backgammon dating as far back as 3000 BC, and chess from around the the year 700. Games from the 1920s-1940s with bakelite pieces are sought after by collectors (depending on condition), as are early versions of popular board games like Monopoly (patented 1935) and Strat-O-Matic baseball (1961), though values are often low because so many copies were produced.
James May's impressive reference archive and collection of Mah Jong sets and related items like playing cards. Use … [more]
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Gary Post Tribune, IN -
Several activities for youngsters have been added to the daily kids' games, including rounds of bean bag at 5 pm Saturday and a nonsanctioned chess ...
Sun.Star, Philippines -
On the other hand, NM Rolando Andador will be representing Manila along with CM Ferdinand Leysa, while Aklan, Antique and Capiz Provinces will be parading ...
Lancaster Newspapers, PA -
By STEPHEN ZOOK / New Era Staff For all those who are tired of losing Monopoly and chess to their friends, an answer has come. The informal atmosphere at ...
Chessbase News, Germany -
This encounter offered vintage fighting chess: Eight games were played, eight games were decided and only by winning his last two games Anand finally won ...
Bixby Bulletin, OK -
Then of course, Jenks is home to the world class Oklahoma Aquarium, the historic Perryman Ranch and downtown old-style town with its antique stores. ...
Progressor Times, OH -
Mullen had the old woodshop refitted with antique woodworking equipment to make it look the way it did during filming. Many of the reunion's events will ...
USA Today -
It becomes a chess match, not with the opponent but with yourself because you're trying to figure out what's the right thing to do in that split second. ...
Washington Post, United States -
HYATTSVILLE CHESS CLUB, members of the Eagle Chess Academy teach basic and advanced skills. 7 pm, Hyattsville Library, 6532 Adelphi Rd. Free. 301-985-4690. ...
Southwest Virginia Today, VA -
JD Gregory, a member of the town’s fire department, is especially looking forward to the antique tractor and car show from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday at Glade ...
Sun-Sentinel.com, FL -
Antique & Collector Faire, noon-5 pm at the War Memorial Auditorium, 800 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. $5. Call 954-563-6747. ...
32 Pcs 19c Chinese Signed Antique Ivory Chess Set $320.00 Ends Thursday 14 bids
Art Deco Bakelite Catalin Silette Chess Set Red Yellow$184.67 Ends Sunday 1 bid
House Of Staunton Elm Burl Superior Chess Board$112.50 Ends Sunday 4 bids
Aliens Deluxe Gold Pewter Chess Set - Only 50 Made$109.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
Beautiful Vintage Anri Toriart Italy Chess Set Estate$103.50 Ends Saturday 9 bids
House Of Staunton Elm Burl And Ebony Chess Board$102.50 Ends Sunday 8 bids
Chess Set -14" Marble Board Crusader Brass/iron Figures$99.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Vintage Made In France Wooden Chess Set $93.55 Ends in 2 hours 17 bids
Beautiful Gothic Dragon Fantasy Chess Set - Glass Board$90.74 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Romani Barbari Artistic Chess Echecs Scacchi Nigri Set $77.49 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Weighted Taj Staunton Chess Set Carved Rose Wood Pieces$77.13 Ends Sunday 1 bid
House Of Staunton Gold. Rosewood Reykjavik Ii Chess Set$76.01 Ends Sunday 13 bids
Lego Knights Kingdom Chess Set G678 (gently Used)$66.00 Ends Monday 6 bids
House Of Staunton Striped Ebony Traditional Chess Board$64.01 Ends Sunday 5 bids
4.0 Staunton Cavalier Chess Set & Mahogany Wood Board$60.00 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Lego Castle Chess Set - Retired Set! Hard To Find!$59.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
142: Hand Painted Marble Chess Set Wooden Box Invest$57.00 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Napoleon - Waterloo Chess Set Sorry No Board Au$54.47 Ends Monday 1 bid
Antique Vintage Carved Wood And Tile Chess Game Set $51.00 Ends in 6 hours 2 bids
Star Wars Chess Set Rare Schach Boba Fett+x-wing+y+han+$51.00 Ends Saturday 5 bids
Vintage Hand Carved Ivory Chess Set Used Little$49.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Vintage Austrian Handcarved Wood Chess Set-nice Carving$46.00 Ends Sunday 2 bids
418: Rosewood & Bone Chess Set Wood Storage Box Invest$45.00 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Studio Anne Carlton - Isle Of Lewis Chess Set$41.00 Ends Sunday 6 bids
King Kong Chess Set By Weta $495 Reatil Price!$40.00 Ends in 7 hours 6 bids
Collecter's Safari Animal Chess Set Handpainted $39.99 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Italfama Solid Brass Chess Set, Camelot Theme$36.00 Ends in 4 hours 3 bids
Medieval Knight King Queen Dragon Castle Chess Set Game$35.99 Ends in 5 hours 1 bid
House Of Staunton Ebony Centurion Chess Set$32.01 Ends Sunday 4 bids
House Of Staunton Blood Rosewood Collector Ii Chess Set$31.00 Ends Sunday 5 bids
4qs Staunton Men Wooden Sets Wood Chess Set Ebony Board$31.00 Ends Sunday 11 bids
18" Drueke Wooden Chess Board – 1960’s$29.99 Ends Thursday 1 bid
3" Wooden Weighted Staunton Chess Set Rose Wood Pieces$29.95 Ends in 8 hours 1 bid
House Of Staunton Rosewood Brighton Chess Set$28.00 Ends Sunday 4 bids
House Of Staunton Blood Rosewood Centurion Chess Set$27.00 Ends Sunday 2 bids
House Of Staunton Mahogany Wooden Chess Board$26.67 Ends Sunday 4 bids
Antique Wooden Chess Set In The Box.$25.00 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Beautiful Blue & White Marble Chess Set~heavy! $24.99 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Wooden Lotus Design Chess Set Ebony Wood Pieces $24.95 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Vintage Regency Style Wooden Chess Set With Box$21.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
House Of Staunton Ebony Collector Ii Chess Set$21.50 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Excalibur Electronic Chess Computer Set 72 Levels$21.50 Ends Sunday 6 bids
Muddy Waters-6 Lp Boxed Set,w/booklet,chess$20.50 Ends Sunday 5 bids
Smess - The Ninny's Chess - Parker Board Game - 1970$20.50 Ends Sunday 6 bids
Rosewood Staunton Sets Wooden Chess Set Wood Board Game$20.50 Ends Sunday 7 bids
The Muppet Show Deluxe Collector's Chess Set In Tin$20.00 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Red & Ivory Collector New Chess Set 3.75 King, 4 Queens$20.00 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Napoleon Bonaparte Chess Set Classic Games Co. 1966$20.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Muffy Vanderbear Hoppy Full Set Chess Table Chairs Mint$19.99 Ends Thursday 1 bid
Etta James The Chess Box 3xcd Set - Soul / Blues Genius$18.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
House Of Staunton Rosewood Centurion Chess Set$18.27 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Vtg Milton Bradley Chess Set Game & Instructions 1963$18.26 Ends Sunday 6 bids
Isle Of Lewis Chess Set- 'a' 9 Latex Molds$18.00 Ends Monday 1 bid
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