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Redmond, E.G. The Frauds of America. Chicago: The Francis Book Co., 1896. FIRST EDITION. Original green cloth ruled and decorated in blind, gilt titling spine stamped in gilt, floral endpapers. Tall 8vo. Extremities rubbed with few small tears at spine ends, dampstains with scant spotting to rear board, endpapers lightly toned. A wide-ranging work covering mail fraud, bunco, blackmail, sneak thieves, forgery, and a host of other dishonest activities.