The Ricky Jay Collection Part III
Sat, Aug 17, 2024 12:00PM EDT
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Lot 98
[CHEATING]. Thimble Rig A La Mode. Extracted from The Natio...
Estimate: $100 - $200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
[CHEATING]. Thimble Rig A La Mode. Extracted from The National Police Gazette, October 15, 1881 (New York: Richard K. Fox). Newspaper front page bearing a large engraved illustration, hand colored, depicting a female thimble rig operator working outdoors at a small three-leg table, shaded from behind by a young gentleman holding a parasol and smoking a cigar as she proceeds to swindle an unsuspecting bearded man, with caption below. Matted to 15 ? x 13 ??. Affixed with old tape. Light discoloration, warping.
