Lot 393
Fischer, Robert (Bobby) (b. 1943). American chess master, the youngest player ever to attain the rank grand master (1958). Fischer's brilliant play and eccentricities drew the attention of the American public to chess.
Signature ("Robert Fischer"). Signed copy of The South African Chessplayer from March, 1967. Inscribed "June 1967" on first page, in blue ink. Minor foxing on the covers. Overall, condition is very good to fine.
Fischer's early fame and success were overshadowed by later controversies, most notably his accusation of rigging during the 1962 World Championship. Fading in and out of sight, Bobby Fischer did not compete again until 1971-1972, at which point he defeated all challengers, including Boris Spassky. Fischer retired once more from the world stage until 1992, when he again beat Spassky, this time in a privately organized match. After the 1992 match, he faded away and is believed to be living in Southern California in near poverty. The magazine offered in this lot is part of collection sold by Fischer to the Brooklyn Public Library to raise cash in 1967.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
|
| |
| Realized $127 |
