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Green, Jonathan H. (1813?1887). Gambling in its Infancy and...

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Green, Jonathan H. (1813?1887). Gambling in its Infancy and Progress; or, A Dissuasive to the Young Against Games of Chance. New York: Lewis Colby & Co., 1853. Original embossed red cloth stamped with central gilt device to upper cover, spine lettered and decorated in gilt (lower spine panel slightly torn, spotting or staining to covers; foxing throughout). 12mo. Frontispiece, full?page plates (toned or foxed). Early edition of this title warning about the dangers of gambling for the young. Jessel 666; not in Howes.