THE STEALING MACHINE: English Translation by Russell T. Barnhart

Villiod, Eugene

Las Vegas: Gambler's Book Club, 1976. 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. Item #74863
ISBN: 0911996494

Price: $40.00