Description
The Story
When the wise man refuses to accept a reward for his service to the king, the king insists and so the wise man asks for a payment of rice for each square of the king’s chessboard — the amount to be doubled each day. Soon the royal granaries are almost empty — will the proud king concede that he has been outwitted?
Publishing Info
The King’s Chessboard by David Birch with illustrations by Devis Grebu. From the 11th printing by Puffin Books /Penguin with the first printing in 1993. The ISBN is 0-14-054880-7. This paperback book measures about 10-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ and has 32 pages.
Condition
See photo. Some lighter storage on the cover. The pages are in new condition. Name inside front cover; no other markings noted. Purchased used. Stored and shipped from clean, smoke-free, pet-free home.
Shipping
Generally sent the same day payment arrives. Unless you request otherwise, I will wrap the music in plastic wrap to help protect it from the elements, tightly sandwich it between pieces of cardboard, then wrap in brown paper to send via Media Mail with Delivery Confirmation tracking. See the shipping page for the cost to send a one-pound Media Mail package. Insurance is an additional cost as described. I am delighted to combine postage and insurance costs if you purchase more than one item. The second item may travel for free or just a few cents more — so it’s worth taking a look at my other items before you complete your order.
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