| Brand | Unbranded |
|---|---|
| Year | c 1820 |
| Color | Red & White |
| Material | Bone |
Check the listing for details. Circa 1820 Chess Set, Northern Europe -. Color: Red & White, Condition: Used. Listed at 495.00 USD. Gustavus is a creative anagram of Agustus. In 1616, Augustus (Gustavus Selenus) published the first German chess book, Das Schach- oder Königsspiel. In addition to chess instruction, this book contained excellent illustrations of contemporary chess pieces.