This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/25/2023
LUCAS, Theophilus. The Memoirs of the Lives, Intrigues and Comical Adventures of the Most Famous Gamesters and Celebrated Sharpers. London: Printed for Jonas Brown without Temple-bar, and Ferdinando Burleigh in Amen-Corner, 1714. First edition. Plain calf, banded spine with gilt-lettered spine label. Engraved frontispiece, title page in a double-rule border (with two contemporary ink spots). 12 leaves, pp. 1 – 285 + [3] advts. A – N12. 12mo. Front hinge worn, minor shelfwear. Very good condition overall. Jessel 1128, Toole Stott 437. Scarce. Subtitled “The secret history of gaming discovering all the most sharping tricks and cheats used by slight-of-hand.”