Originally published in 2010 by
NMS Enterprises Limited – Publishing
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National Museums Scotland
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Reprinted in 2010 and 2011 (twice), 2012 and 2014.
e-book 2014
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ISBN (print): 978 1 905267 46 0
ISBN (e-book): 978 1 905267 94 1
Cover design: Mark Blackadder.
Cover image: Montage of the Lewis chessmen in National Museums Scotland.
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