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[Miscellaneous] Six books about gambling and cheating. Including The Education of a Poker Player by Yardley (1970), Macdougall on Dice and Cards by MacDougall (1944), The Las Vegas Expert’s Guide to Craps, Blackjack and Card Games by Robert Scharff (1970), Card Mastery by MacDougall (1944), Scarne’s Complete Guide to Gambling by John Scarne (ca. 1970), and Marked Cards and Loaded Dice by Frank Garcia (1962). All but one 8vo and cloth bound; condition varies by generally good.


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2012-06-23

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