The Ricky Jay Collection
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Lot 168
GREEN, Jonathan H. (1813 – 87). Gambling in its Infancy and...
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
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| $5,000 | $500 |
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GREEN, Jonathan H. (1813 ? 87). Gambling in its Infancy and Progress; or, A Dissuasive to the Young Against Games of Chance. New York: Lewis Colby & Co., 1853. Original embossed dark brown cloth stamped with gilt central cornucopia device to upper cover, spine lettered and decorated in gilt (spine foot chipped, corner bumped, 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.
