This was a rare find!  I have a 1940s E.S.Lowe Chess & Checkers Bookshelf Game VOL. 554 in excellent condition.  Slide-out Case,12 Checker and 16 Chess Game Pieces, Wood Board all in the Square "Book" Case with Faux Leather Cover, and Magnetic Flap Closure Case.  Great game for travel in all in a 4.75-inch book! 

The game and contents are housed in a slide-out/telescope case that tucks the pieces and the wood board neatly into a striking red faux leather covered 4.75" "book".  12 checker pieces; 16 chess pieces.  Hence, "Bookshelf Games" were numbered and named by E.S. Lowe.  The spine of the "game book" reads "Chess & Checkers - Vol. 554 - E.S. Lowe"

This game has been well taken care of with just a bit of wear on the front cover (see images) and is truly a collectible game to enjoy anywhere!