Gambling Memorabilia Featuring the Collection of Tom Blue

Lydston, G. Frank. Over the Hookah: The Tales of a Talkative Doctor. Chicago: Fred. Klein, 1896. Inscribed on the front fly: “To Genl. H. A. Wheeler/with regards of/G. Frank Lydston.” Red cloth stamped in gilt, front cover with skull and crossbones forming the “O”. Frontis. under tissue, plates and text illustrations. Tall 8vo. Gutter paper torn with front hinge starting, otherwise very good. The tale of “Poker Jim” appears in this book, which the author would make the centerpiece of a later collection (see preceding lot).