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[History of Gambling] Collection of 23 books about the history of gambling. From the collection of Herb Zarrow and including biographies, academic works, reprints of classic texts, and more. Titles include The Compleat Gamster by Charles Cotton (1970 slipcased reprint), Gamblers of Yesteryear by Russell T. Barnhart (1983), Knights of the Green Cloth by Robert K. DeArment (1982), The Life and Adventures of Robert Bailey (1978), My Life – East and West by William S. Hart (2000), Roll the Bones by David G. Schwartz (2006), Rogues, Vagabonds, & Sturdy Beggars Arthur F. Kinney (1973), Sucker's Progress by Herbert Asbury (1938; first edition), and others. Sizes and bindings vary. Condition varies, but generally good. Should be seen.


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Date:
2011-01-29

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