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CHESS BOARDS.

SIZES OF SQUARES.


1 3/4 in.
2 in.
2 1/4 in.
2 1/2 in.
2 3/4 in.

The Diagram shows the exact size of squares in the different sized boards, as marked. The 16in. to 22in. represent leather on millboard or mahogany boards ; the 24in. wood hoards only.

The following table will prove useful in selecting the most appropriate Boards to suit the various sizes of the "Staunton" Chessmen.

WOOD STAUNTON.
NO.
 XXX 000 00 0 1½ 2
Folding Leather, with black and buff squares s. d.
4 3. 		s. d.
4 9 		s. d.
6 0 		s. d.
6 0 		s. d.
8 6 		s. d.
9 6
Do. with red and buff squares Flat Mahogany, polished, for club use. 5 3 6 0 7 6 7 6 9 9 12 0
Do. superior, panelled boards, for Club use. 13 6 17 0 20 0 20 0 24 0 27 0
IVORY STAUNTON.
NO.
 3 4 4½ 5 6 8
Folding Leather, best elegant quality, made to match the leather caskets. 10 6 14 0 17 6 24 0 .. ..
Mahogany, best quality. .. .. .. .. 27 0 ..
Rosewood do. .. .. .. .. .. 36 0
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