Lot 168: 'Mac' G. D. Machin (British, active 1970s)

'Hastings Observer Jan 4 1975', profiles and studies of the contenders and committee members of the Hastings 50th International Chess Congress, including 'International Master G. Sigurjonsson', 'Rafael Vaganian USSR Grandmaster', 'International Master G. Garcia' and 'British Master Michael Stean was 3rd World Junior Champion 1973', signed MAC and dated 74/5, titled in gouache on the mount and signed on the mount 'Mac' Capt G. D. Machin DFC (Ret) Quoins Dallington, E. Sussex, PH. Rushlak Green 305.del.' pen and ink, pastel and gouache, 30 x 53cm, with listings relating to the Hastings 50th International Congress, including the committee members, officials, time table and who's in the premier. (2)

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