$250
[Miscellaneous] Six books and booklets on cardsharps and confidence gambling. Including two editions of Card Sharpers: Their Tricks Exposed by Robert-Houdin, red cloth (London, 1891), in fair condition, and pictorial green wraps (Chicago, 1903); The High Art of Gambling (1937) by Sir Anthony; Tricks and Traps (Max Stein, ca. 1930); Confidence-Gambling and Card Sharpers’ Tricks Exposed (ca. 1930); and The Open Book (1933 – 45) by J.H. Johnson. Illustrated. 8vos. Generally good vintage condition.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-06-27