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Famous World Chess Grand Master José Raúl Capablanca stamp 1951 A-23

Famous World Chess Grand Master José Raúl Capablanca stamp 1951 A-23

$ 8.97

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Grade: VF (Very Fine)
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  • Quality: Used
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  • Certification: Genuine
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    Description

    Good very rare stamp.
    José Raúl Capablanca y Graupera
    (19 November 1888 – 8 March 1942) was a Cuban chess player who was world chess champion from 1921 to 1927. One of the greatest players of all time, he was renowned for his exceptional endgame skill and speed of play. Due to his achievements in the chess world, mastery over the board and his relatively simple style of play he was nicknamed the "Human Chess Machine". Capablanca became the World Chess Champion in 1921 by beating
    Emanuel Lasker
    . He lost the title in 1927 to Alexander Alekhin.