A Personal Shop
Bookzwang is a small, personal shop selling secondhand chess books and the occasional chess item. Everything here comes from my own collection, built over many years of playing, studying, and hunting through second-hand shops.
The books are carefully described and fairly priced. Most are in good to very good condition. I ship worldwide, carefully packed, at cost.
There is no shopping cart, no instant checkout. You see something you like, you send me an email. We arrange the rest at a human pace.
Selected by hand
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The Collection
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Beyond books
Complete weighted Staunton set in original box, c. 1890. King height 95 mm. Minor wear consistent with age.
West-German tournament clock, c. 1965. Recently serviced, keeps accurate time. Original patina.
First edition, 1969. Signed presentation copy on the title page. Light shelf wear to dust jacket.
Get in touch
Seen something that caught your eye? Just send me an email — mention the title and I’ll get back to you within a day. Happy to answer any questions about condition, edition, or shipping. No pressure, no hurry.
bookzwang@proton.me