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MORRIS, John (pseudonym of O’CONNOR, John). Wanderings of a Vagabond. New York: Author, [1873]. 8vo. First edition. Blue publisher’s cloth, gilt-lettered spine. Binding toned, spine worn, some wear, soiling to boards. Front hinge starting. Pencil note at top of title-page. The first and only edition of a scarce title, presenting exhaustive coverage on the game of Faro as it was introduced and played within the United States. With the bookplate of Stanley M. Walker on the fp, and a pencil inscription on the ffep: “This was given to me by a Gentleman Gambler Years ago, it has been read and reread with interest. And I hope you will like to read it Chas. J. T. Hart [?]”.