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Rare 1955 Botvinnik-Flohr Soviet Tournament Chess Set with Original Box NOS
Rare 1955 Botvinnik-Flohr Soviet Tournament Chess Set with Original Box NOS
Rare 1955 Botvinnik-Flohr Soviet Tournament Chess Set with Original Box NOS
Rare 1955 Botvinnik-Flohr Soviet Tournament Chess Set with Original Box NOS
Rare 1955 Botvinnik-Flohr Soviet Tournament Chess Set with Original Box NOS
Rare 1955 Botvinnik-Flohr Soviet Tournament Chess Set with Original Box NOS
Rare 1955 Botvinnik-Flohr Soviet Tournament Chess Set with Original Box NOS
Rare 1955 Botvinnik-Flohr Soviet Tournament Chess Set with Original Box NOS
Rare 1955 Botvinnik-Flohr Soviet Tournament Chess Set with Original Box NOS
Rare 1955 Botvinnik-Flohr Soviet Tournament Chess Set with Original Box NOS
Rare 1955 Botvinnik-Flohr Soviet Tournament Chess Set with Original Box NOS
Rare 1955 Botvinnik-Flohr Soviet Tournament Chess Set with Original Box NOS

Rare 1955 Botvinnik-Flohr Soviet Tournament Chess Set with Original Box NOS

$ 660

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Material: Wood
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Year: 1955
  • Condition: New
  • Brand: Soviet Made

    Description

    For your consideration is a gorgeous vintage and rare  NOS 1955 Soviet Russian Botvinnik-Flohr II Chess Set with original cardboard box.  The date 1955 is stamped inside the box lid.  The box is in fairly good condition with with wear and staining. The set is similar to sets used by World Champion Mikhail Botvinnik and Salo Flohr during the 1950's.  Its been called the Botvinnik-Flhor II Chessmen.  Similar sets were used in the 1956 Moscow Olympiad, Soviet Championships and Soviet Tournaments. The listing is for the chess pieces and box only, there is no board.  The 32 pieces set is in new and unused condition.   See pictures. Kings measure approx. 4 1/4" in height with a diameter base just under  1 5/8". Pawns are  2 1/4" in height. The 32 piece set is nicely weighted  The wide-base pieces have a good feel and handle well. Piece bottoms are covered in a pinkish red color felt.  A gorgeous and fabulous historical set for tournament,  blitz or home play and a great addition to one's collection. I have supplied many pictures of this gorgeous set for your perusal. If you need more pictures please ask.    for USPS Priority Mail shipping. EACH PIECE WILL BE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED FOR ADDED PROTECTION DURING SHIPPING. Note: No International shipping.  Smoke and pet free home.  Thanks for looking.