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 closed tears in margins; 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
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 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
VARIOUS HARDCOVER BOOKS FROM THE 19TH C., INCLUDING "POETRY OF THE ANTI-JACOBIN" & "UNDINE", 15 PCS:Lot includes: "Poetry of the Anti-Jacobin", 4th Ed., London: Printed Read more…
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2011-03-11
VARIOUS HARDCOVER BOOKS FROM THE 19TH C., INCLUDING "POETRY OF THE ANTI-JACOBIN" & "UNDINE", 15 PCS:Lot includes: "Poetry of the Anti-Jacobin", 4th Ed., London: Printed Read more…
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2010-02-12
Pershing, John J. (1860-1948) Signed WWI Memorial for Private William J. Doyle, 1918. Official U.S. Army issued certificate with printed text, fulfilled by hand, signed Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-11-12
Ramsay, John. John Ramsay advertising thimble. Ayr Scotland, ca. 1950. Souvenir/advertising thimble with the text "John Ramsay Conjuring Entertainer Ayr" embossed in silver in a Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-01-28
AFTER JOHN DOYLE, COLORED LITHOGRAPH, PUB. BY T. MCLEAN, 9" X 12 1/2", 'A POLITICAL RIDDLE': From the ex collection of Sarah and the estate Read more…
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2010-04-16
ROYAL DOULTON, 'THIMBLE' JUGS, 21 PCS., H 1" - 3":four with 'A' marks; includes thirteen @ 2 1/2" - 3" and 8 @ 1 1/2" Read more…
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2011-04-15
