Sold for:
$425
$425
Five Window Cards Warning against Fraudulent Games. Two undated (ca. 1960s – 70s) window cards warning against fraud in sidewalk card games from the New York Police Department; one bearing a warning against pickpockets, three card monte, shell games, and other schemes; and another anti-pickpocketing “Information Bulletin” warning against Distractions by Strangers, the fifth being a Pullman Company warning to passengers of “Card Sharks” and “Con Men” working on railroad trains. First two measure 14 x 22”, others vary in size. Condition good or very good.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-06-27
