James Mason (1849-1905)

James Mason (19 November 1849 – 12 January 1905) was an Irish-born British-American chess player, journalist and writer, who became one of the world’s best half-dozen players in the 1880s.

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He wrote 4 books in the 19the century:

• James Mason (1894). The Principles of Chess in Theory and Practice. Horace Cox, Windsor House, Bream’s Buildings, E.C.
• James Mason (1895). The Art of Chess. Horace Cox, Windsor House, Bream’s Buildings, E.C.
• James Mason (1897). Chess Openings. Horace Cox, Windsor House, Bream’s Buildings, E.C.
• James Mason (1900). Social Chess: a Collection of Short and Brilliant Games With Historical and Practical Illustrations. Horace Cox, Windsor House, Bream’s Buildings, E.C.

and was a co-writer for the book:

• James Mason and W. H. K. Pollock (1896). Games in the St. Petersburg Tournament, 1895-96. Whitehead and Miller, Printers.

Let’s have a look at four of his books. All 1st Editions.