Thimble Rig Expose, framed. Extracted from the Illustrated London News for June, 1842. A letter exposes the sleight-of-hand methods used to swindle bettors at Thimble Rigging games; numerous charming illustrations accompany the text. Handsomely framed and matted. Very good.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-05-18
Doyle, John. Two hand-colored Thimble Rig prints. London: T. McLean, 1834 and 1839. The first image depicts the Thimble Rig in action, the second shows Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-05-18
Doyle, John. The Thimble Rig. London: Thomas McLean, 1834. Lovely sketch of a street scene depicting the famous “find the pea” game. Folio. Several small Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-05-18
Frith, William Powell (after). The Derby Day. London: Auguste Blanchard, published by E. Gambart & Co., 1863. Engraving with hand-coloring on wove paper. Blind-stamped “CNU Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
Reach, Angus B. The Natural History of Humbugs. London, 1848. Publisher's pictorial wraps, illustrated. 24mo. Frontispiece depicts a man performing the venerable "thimble rig." Poor Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2009-04-26
“EPSOM” 1836 The Betting Post Hand-Colored Engraving. London: Published February 1, 1836 by Ackermann and Co. After James Pollard, engraved by Charles Hunt. Historic horseracing Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-06-27
