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Framed Print of Mr. Blackburne, winner of the first prize at the Berlin Chess Tournament, 1881. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Blackburne, winner of the first prize at the Berlin Chess Tournament, 1881. Engraving from a photograph by De Lavieter. Mr. Blackburne...made his first appearance in the chess arena, at the age of eighteen, in the London tournament of 1862. In the master tourney of that meeting he defeated Green, Owen, and Steinitz, drew four games, and lost seven. This performance, however remarkable for a country youth in his first engagement with masters of the game, did not secure a prize, and in the handicap tourney which followed he was also unsuccessful. His triumph came later, when, on July 4, 1862, he contended, without seeing the boards, against ten members of the British Chess Association simultaneously...In this encounter he won five games, drew three, and lost two, the rapidity and precision of his play, extending over six hours, exciting general admiration. The public applause which this exploit evoked probably determined Mr. Blackburne to adopt chess as a profession...In the practice of chess without seeing the boards, or, as the French have it, sans voir, Mr. Blackburne is unrivalled, more especially in respect of the facility with which he conducts a large number of games in this manner simultaneously'. From "Illustrated London News", 1881. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 47231703
Blackburn Blackburne Board Game Boardgame Champion Chess Chess Player Game Joseph Henry Winner Winning
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.3cm x 24.4cm (6.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
