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John Carwitham (active c. 1723–41)
A chess game between Apollo and Mercury in the presence of other gods
Frontispiece from #Vida1736
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c. 1736
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Wilhelm Heinse (1746-1803)
Anastasia und das Schachspiel. Briefe aus Italien
2 Vol.
Frankfurt a. M.: Varrentrapp & Wenner, 1803
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