Gambling Memorabilia Featuring the Collection of Tom Blue
Fri, Mar 1, 2019 04:30AM EST
Lot 226
The Life of Richard Nash of Bath, Esq.
Estimate: $100 - $150
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Goldsmith, Oliver. The Life of Richard Nash of Bath, Esq. London: Printed for J. Newberry, 1762. First edition. Contemporary full calf with red gilt morocco and raised bands. Engraved portrait frontispiece by Anthony Walker. 234pp., 4pp. ads. 8vo. Rebacked, boards slightly bowing, short tears and small holes, dampstained lower margin at rear. Very good. Richard Nash (aka Beau Nash) was an influential dandy in Bath where he regulated gambling in high society and warned against cardsharps.
