1974 Vintage Chess Poster Boris Spassky VS. Robert Byrne In Puerto Rico
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:428748 | Originality: Original |
Here we offer a scarce (perhaps singular) relic from the apogee of the 1970's worldwide chess craze: an original silk-screened poster promoting the January, 1974 Cold War chess match between USSR champion, Boris Spassky, and American grandmaster, Robert Byrne, held at the College of Engineers, Architects, and Surveyors, San Juan, Puerto Rico. The poster is signed in the plate, "AM". I purchased this poster 35 years ago from the front window of the renowned Village Chess Shop in Greenwi...ch Village, NYC.
Though it's got some minor tears, stains, pin holes, and creases (please see pics, ) it is printed on very thick stock and looks absolutely wonderful. The design is remarkable and worthy of a centerpiece location! Measures 18.25 x 25.75-inches. Ships securely rolled in rice paper in mailing tube. This exceedingly rare relic will make a wonderful centerpiece to your collection or a very generous and thoughtful gift.Click HEREto see our other great rare posters: circus, movies, and more! ** Have you seen all the amazing first and rare editions of iconic books we offer? We gladly combine shipping and refund the shipping overpayment, so please check out our other items! -- other auctions of classic antiquarian literature and special gifts!**Thank you for your interest!
Though it's got some minor tears, stains, pin holes, and creases (please see pics, ) it is printed on very thick stock and looks absolutely wonderful. The design is remarkable and worthy of a centerpiece location! Measures 18.25 x 25.75-inches. Ships securely rolled in rice paper in mailing tube. This exceedingly rare relic will make a wonderful centerpiece to your collection or a very generous and thoughtful gift.Click HEREto see our other great rare posters: circus, movies, and more! ** Have you seen all the amazing first and rare editions of iconic books we offer? We gladly combine shipping and refund the shipping overpayment, so please check out our other items! -- other auctions of classic antiquarian literature and special gifts!**Thank you for your interest!
