THE STEALING MACHINE: English Translation by Russell T. Barnhart

Author: Villiod, Eugene
Title: THE STEALING MACHINE: English Translation by Russell T. Barnhart
Publication: Las Vegas: Gambler's Book Club, 1976

Description: Hardcover. Parisian detective Eugene Villiod wrote this 1906 classic exposing how clever crooks and con artists at the turn of the last century circumvented the anti-gambling laws and operated clubs and casinos legally under the "private club" charter ruse. The game was baccarat en banque, and all the mechanics' moves as well as card-stacking techniques are outlined. Octavo: 221 p. with 65 photographic illustrations. Original black cloth binding, with gilt titles. A fine copy. Fine.

Seller ID: 74863

Subject: Gambling

THE STEALING MACHINE: English Translation by Russell T. Barnhart. Eugene Villiod

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