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Albums  (Symbols & Figurines)

In pre computer era these albums were in use by correspondence players for storing positions. The plug in pieces can exist of equally formed plates with symbols or figurines formed according their meaning. The Rajah Serieskak is most likely Danish. Some say it is German and I thought that a long time, but after seen a wooden chess set called "Rajah-Skak" from Denmark, I assume the albums are originally from Denmark.

Correspondence grandmaster Mulder van Leens Dijkstra from Wier (Friesland, the Netherlands) used these albums, as seen in the 6th story of "Liefde voor Hout", a film by Jop Pannekoek which was broadcasted by VPRO in 1979. It is featuring Max Euwe, Jan Timman, Hein Donner, Hans Ree and many others. It can be seen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK9Gwm2avGA (story 6 starts at 27:36; albums shown at 30:45).

 

  • USA, by Chess Review in New York
  • ca. 1955
  • Cardboard pieces 2.2×1.2
  • Album 19.5×14.7×2.3

You can keep 6 games in it

  • Denmark, "Rajah Serieskak" (symbols)
  • Mid to late 20th century
  • Plastic pieces 2.1×1.2
  • Album 19.6×12.5×2.7

You can keep 12 games in it

  • Denmark, "Rajah Serieskak" (figurines)
  • Mid to late 20th century
  • Plastic pieces K 2.4×1.1; p 2.1×1.1
  • Album 19.6×12.5×2.3

You can keep 8 games in it

  • Denmark, "Rajah" (figurines)
  • Mid to late 20th century
  • Plastic pieces 2.1×1.1
  • Album 19.6×12.5×2.0

You can keep 9 games in it (pieces for only 4+)

  • Germany, "Schach-archiv"
  • Mid to late 20th century
  • Plastic pieces K 2.2×1.0; p 2.0×1.0
  • Album 23.7×17.8×3.8

You can keep 7 games in it, but it is flexible