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Two of a Kind: Gambling Memorabilia & Rare Playing Cards

Sat, May 21, 2016 11:00AM EDT - Sun, May 22, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Lot 112

Strong, J.C. (James Carey). Gambling Dice Cards. Why Players Lose [cover title]. Hollywood

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Strong, J.C. (James Carey). Gambling Dice Cards. Why Players Lose [cover title]. Hollywood: Hollywood Book Co., (1929). PublisherÍs pictorial cloth. Illustrated. 8vo. Covers dice control and crooked dice, cheating at roulette, ñblue rooms,î plus probabilities and gamblersÍ habits. Addressing gambling house operators as well as players, he quips, ñPercentage will accomplish the same result as graft. It donÍt hurt the business and is just as sure in the long run.î Near fine.

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