Two of a Kind: Gambling Memorabilia & Rare Playing Cards
Sat, May 21, 2016 11:00AM EDT - Sun, May 22, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 71
KoschitzÍs Manual of Useful Information
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000
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 |
KoschitzÍs Manual of Useful Information: Concerning Marks and Stamps, Portable and Fixed Devices, Manipulation of Cards and Other Matters of Interest to Lovers of Draw. Kansas City: McClintock & Koschitz, 1894. Stated First Edition. 8vo. [76] + 1 leaf (advt.). Brown cloth stamped in gilt. Floral endleaves. Three pages (11, 41, 73) with holes or tears, the first two marginally and not affecting text, the latter a hole affecting a single word in one line. Binding quite weak, with several loose pages at start and middle, including title page. A few pencil markings internally; two ownership signatures on flyleaves (including A.M. Wilson, longtime editor of The Sphinx). Cloth lightly scuffed. Rare.
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