ISBN: 9781594201264 - the chess machine (26 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. In 1770, Baron Wolfgang von Kempelen introduces Vienna to the Mechanical Turk?an unbeatable chess-playing automaton that, unbeknownst to an astonished Europe, is in fact nothing more than an illusion. The Turk is actually operated from within by a God-fearing dwarf named Tibor, whose chess-playing abilities and diminutive size make him the perfect accomplice in this grand hoax. But when a seductive countess dies under mysterious circumstances in the presence of the Turk, the machine and its inventor become the target of espionage, persecution, and intrigue. Based on a true story, this celebrated debut is a daring piece of storytelling, brimming with lust, scandal, and deception.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. In 1770, Baron Wolfgang von Kempelen introduces Vienna to the Mechanical Turk?an unbeatable chess-playing automaton that, unbeknownst to an astonished Europe, is in fact nothing more than an illusion. The Turk is actually operated from within by a God-fearing dwarf named Tibor, whose chess-playing abilities and diminutive size make him the perfect accomplice in this grand hoax. But when a seductive countess dies under mysterious circumstances in the presence of the Turk, the machine and its inventor become the target of espionage, persecution, and intrigue. Based on a true story, this celebrated debut is a daring piece of storytelling, brimming with lust, scandal, and deception.…

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st Edition. 1st printing. Unread. 100% guarantee. Expert packaging.

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. NF (as new) ADVANCE READING COPY thus first (english) edition in trade paperback format. Appears unused with minor shelf wear, nice copy. Not remaindered, not exlib, no marks, etc. fiction. Language: eng.

hardcover. Zustand: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. 8vo, 344 pp., Translated by Anthea Bell.

Wraps. Zustand: Very Good+. The story of Baron Wolfgang von Kempelen and how he discovered the Mechanical Turk strategy in chess. Text block has a few creased corners, else very clean and tight; Covers lightly edge and corner worn; 344p. Size: 8vo - Over 7 3/4" -9 3/4 " Tall. Paper Back.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. First Edition (1st printing). This is a New and Unead copy of the first edition (1st printing).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: very good. First Edition. First Printing. Very Good in Very Good unclipped dust jacket. Gently used with NO markings in text; light wear to edges and corners of Dust Jacket, but binding is tight, pages are bright. Pasadena's finest independent new and used bookstore.…

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. Advance Reader's Copy.

Hardback. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Editiion. Book.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition. NF/NF. First American edition, first printing. 344 pp.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. New York: Penquin (2007). First edition. First printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A clean, tight copy. Comes with mylar dust jacket cover. Shipped in well-padded box. Smoke-free shop. Defect-free. FICTION STACKS.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition - US.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good+. First US Edition. 344 pages; Minor smudge to the top exterior edge of textblock. Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings. ; - We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. First Edition. Stated first American edition. First printing. Unclipped, mylar protected dust jacket. Like new condition. Unread copy from a private collection.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition/First Printing. A square solid tight clean un-read copy. Translated from the German by Anthea Bell. First US Edition. Remainder.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Almost Like New. 1st Edition. (First Edition, First Printing) Book is a clean tight unmarked copy. Remainder mark on bottom page edges. Dust jacket has clear taped tear on bottom area flap edge.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First American Edition. Author's first book. A fine first edition, first printing. Remaindered. Venice and Vienna in the 1700's. A grand hoax.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Bargain book.

hardcover. Zustand: Sehr gut. 344 Seiten; 9781594201264.2 Gewicht in Gramm: 1.

hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.