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Gambling Memorabilia

Sat, Apr 14, 2018 12:30AM EDT
Lot 127

The Sharper Detected and Exposed.

Estimate: $200 - $300

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Robert-Houdin, Jean Eug?ne. The Sharper Detected and Exposed. London: Chapman and Hall, 1863. First English translation, predating the more common Hoffmann translation. Brown cloth, spine gilt stamped. Illustrated. 8vo. Rebacked, endsheets renewed. Good. Toole Stott 607. Scarce.